bouwman

== Dutch == === Etymology === From Middle Dutch bouman. Equivalent to bouwen (“to cultivate, to farm”) +‎ man (“man”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɑu̯.mɑn/ Hyphenation: bouw‧man === Noun === bouwman m (plural bouwmannen, diminutive bouwmannetje n) (dialectal, dated) farmer Synonym: boer (dated) construction worker, builder, workman