lelieaard
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch lelieaert. Equivalent to lelie (“lily”) + -aard. So named after the lilies in the arms of the French king.
Noun
lelieaard m (plural lelieaards, diminutive lelieaardje n)
- (historical, derogatory) A medieval supporter of the rule of the king of France, rejecting the independence or autonomy of the count of Flanders
- Antonym: klauwaard