beschermvrouw

== Dutch == === Alternative forms === beschermvrouwe === Etymology === Compound of beschermen +‎ vrouw. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bəˈsxɛrmˌvrɑu̯/ Hyphenation: be‧scherm‧vrouw === Noun === beschermvrouw f (plural beschermvrouwen, diminutive beschermvrouwtje n, masculine beschermheer) female patron, protector (high-status woman offering protection and support of various kinds (e.g. legal aid) to those of lower status; by extension a dignitary affiliated to an organisation)