heraut

== Dutch == === Etymology === From Middle Dutch heraut, from Old French heraut, from Frankish *heriwald, from Proto-Germanic *harjawaldaz, a compound consisting of *ker- (“army”) +‎ *h₂welh₁- (“to be strong, to rule”), equivalent to modern Dutch heer (“army”) +‎ weld (“power, authority”). Compare Wouter, which has these elements reversed. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɦeːˈrɑu̯t/ Hyphenation: he‧raut Rhymes: -ɑu̯t === Noun === heraut m (plural herauten, diminutive herautje n) herald ==== Related terms ====