hoofdman

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch hôvetman, from Old Dutch hōvitman, from Proto-West Germanic *haubidamann (“leader; captain, head of a group,” literally “head or main person”). Cognate with German Hauptmann, Low German Hööftmann, and Old English hēafodmann. Equivalent to hoofd- +‎ man.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦoːft.mɑn/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: hoofd‧man

Noun

hoofdman m (plural hoofdmannen, diminutive hoofdmannetje n)

  1. chief, leader, ringleader

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: hoofman
  • Negerhollands: hoofdman
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