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Etymology

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From Dutch boswerker. Equivalent to bos (forest) +‎ werker (worker).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔsˌvɛr.kər/
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Noun

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boswerker (plural boswerkers, diminutive boswerkertjie)

  1. lumberjack, woodcutter
  2. forest worker

Dutch

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Etymology

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From bos (forest) +‎ werker (worker).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔsˌʋɛr.kər/
  • Hyphenation: bos‧wer‧ker

Noun

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boswerker m (plural boswerkers, diminutive boswerkertje n, feminine boswerkster)

  1. lumberjack, woodcutter
  2. forest worker

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: boswerker