Dutch word baanderheer comes from Dutch heer ((archaic) army Gentleman. Lord; master.), Dutch banner
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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heer | Dutch (nld) | (archaic) army Gentleman. Lord; master. |
banner | Dutch (nld) | |
baanderheer | Dutch (nld) | (figuratively) any arrogant, haughty 'lordly' person. (later) one of various knightly ranks or titles. Banneret, banner lord. |