beschermheer

== Dutch == === Etymology === Compound of beschermen +‎ heer. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bəˈsxɛrmˌɦeːr/ Hyphenation: be‧scherm‧heer === Noun === beschermheer m (plural beschermheren, diminutive beschermheertje n, feminine beschermvrouw) male patron, protector (high-status man offering protection and support of various kinds (e.g. legal aid) to those of lower status; by extension a dignitary affiliated to an organisation)