Definition of "mynheer" []

• Used as a courtesy title before the name of a man in a Dutch-speaking area. (noun)
• Used as a form of polite address for a man in a Dutch-speaking area. (noun)
• Informal A Dutchman. (noun)

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• "The valiant "mynheer," whose courage, by means of schnapps, had been screwed up to the sticking point, made all sail after the enemy, and caused a double portion of the stimulating article to be served out to his crew."
• "“Well, mynheer, you have only to pay the difference, and the ketch will do; the bilander sails almost as fast.”"
• "Urged forward, Emily entered the house, smiling shyly at the man who wished her a dignified "Good day 'in English and added," I shall fetch mevrouw: you are expected, mynheer."