ziekentrooster
Dutch
Etymology
Compound of zieke + -n- + troosten + -er.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈzi.kə(n)ˌtroːs.tər/
- Hyphenation: zie‧ken‧troos‧ter
Noun
ziekentrooster m (plural ziekentroosters)
- (historical, Protestantism) A low-ranking Reformed cleric who provided pastoral care and catechism, said public prayers and was allowed to read but not write sermons.