"Marsman" meaning in Dutch

See Marsman in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈmɑrs.mɑn/
Etymology: From two sources: * From Middle Dutch Marschman, byform of Merschman, from mersch (“marshy pasture”) + man (“man”). Analysable as modern meers + man. * From Middle Dutch Marseman, byform of Merceman, from Latin merces (“goods”) + man (“man”). Literally, “merchantman”. Attested as early as the 13th century. There exists no relation between this surname and the planet Mars. Etymology templates: {{inh|nl|dum|Marschman}} Middle Dutch Marschman, {{af|nl|meers|man}} meers + man, {{inh|nl|dum|Marseman}} Middle Dutch Marseman, {{der|nl|la|merces||goods}} Latin merces (“goods”), {{yesno||l|L}} L, {{m-g|merchantman}} “merchantman”, {{lit|merchantman}} Literally, “merchantman” Head templates: {{head|nl|proper noun}} Marsman
  1. a surname
    Sense id: en-Marsman-nl-name-v2O7m9sM Categories (other): Dutch entries with incorrect language header, Dutch surnames, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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