huurling
Dutch
Etymology
root of huren 'to hire' + -ling. Cognate with English hireling.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɦyr.lɪŋ/
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Noun
huurling m (plural huurlingen, diminutive huurlingetje n)
- mercenary (person employed to fight)
- (sports) a player who plays on on one team while being employed by another team (who is out on loan)
Antonyms
- dienstplichtige m
- vrijwilliger m
Derived terms
- huurlingenleger n
- huurlingenmentaliteit