granman

== Dutch == === Etymology === Borrowed from Sranan Tongo granman. === Pronunciation === === Noun === granman m or f (plural granmans, no diminutive) (Suriname) paramount chief of a Maroon or Amerindian tribe ==== Synonyms ==== grootopperhoofd opperhoofd stamhoofd == Sranan Tongo == === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɡɾanmaŋ/, /ɡɾanman/, [ɡɾa̠mmã̠ŋ], [ɡɾɑ̟mmɑ̟ŋ] === Noun === granman paramount chief of a Maroon or Amerindian tribe (historical) governor ==== Descendants ==== Aukan: gaaman Saramaccan: gaama → Dutch: granman