renbode

Dutch

Etymology

From rennen (“to run, rush”) +‎ bode (“messenger”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrɛnˌboː.də/

• Audio:

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• Hyphenation: ren‧bo‧de

Noun

renbode m (plural renboden or renbodes, no diminutive)

1. an express messenger, sent to speedily deliver an urgent tiding, notably on foot

Synonyms

• ijlbode