Where does “hoogwaardigheidsbekleder” come from?
hoogwaardigheidsbekleder (Dutch) comes from Dutch hoogwaardigheid, from Dutch hoogwaardig, from Dutch hoog, from Dutch stand, from English stand, from English op, from English op shop, from English opportunity — crossing.
hoogwaardigheidsbekleder (Dutch): dignitary
Definitions
- dignitary
Ancestry of “hoogwaardigheidsbekleder”, step by step
hoogwaardigheidsbekleder traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Dutch hoogwaardigheid
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | hoogwaardigheid | the state of being of high quality; someone of... |
| 2 | Dutch | hoogwaardig | high-quality, first-rate; eminent |
| 3 | Dutch | hoog | high |
| 4 | Dutch | stand | posture, position, bearing; rank, standing,... |
| 5 | English | stand | "To position or be positioned physically."; "To... |
| 6 | English | op | An operation; An amateur radio operator; An... |
| 7 | English | op shop | A shop, usually operated by a charity, to which... |
| 8 | English | opportunity | A chance for advancement, progress or profit; A... |
| 9 | English | opportune | Suitable for some particular purpose; At a... |
| 10 | Middle French | opportunité | — |
| 11 | Latin | opportūnitās | convenience, fitness |
| 12 | Latin | opportūnus | suitable |
| 13 | Latin | Portus | ” or, later, “Portus Rōmae”}} Portus large artificial harbour of Ancient Rome |
| 14 | Proto-Italic | portus | harbour |
| 15 | Proto-Indo-European | pértus | crossing |
via Dutch bekleder
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | bekleder | — |