watergeus

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Compound of water +‎ geus.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaː.tərˌɣøːs/
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  • Hyphenation: wa‧ter‧geus

Noun

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watergeus m (plural watergeuzen)

  1. (historical) an insurrectionist during the early stage of the Dutch Revolt who was active at sea; a Sea Beggar, a Water Beggar