heraut

See also: Heraut and héraut

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch heraut, from Old French heraut, from Frankish *heriwald, from Proto-Germanic *harjawaldaz, a compound consisting of *ker- (“army”) +‎ *h₂welh₁- (“to be strong, to rule”), equivalent to modern Dutch heer (“army”) +‎ weld (“power, authority”). Compare Wouter, which has these elements reversed.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɦeːˈrɑu̯t/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: he‧raut
  • Rhymes: -ɑu̯t

Noun

heraut m (plural herauten, diminutive herautje n)

  1. herald
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