overste

See also: øverste and överste

Dutch

Etymology

From over +‎ -st +‎ -e.

Pronunciation
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Noun

overste m (plural oversten)

  1. senior (boss)
  2. (religion) abbot, prior
  3. (military) lieutenant colonel

Synonyms

Descendants
  • Negerhollands: overst, overste, oversten
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