noun
or yon·ker ˈyəŋkə(r)
( -s )
Etymology: Dutch jonker young nobleman, young man of high rank, from Middle Dutch jonchere, from jonc young (akin to Old English geong young) + here lord, master (akin to Old High German hērro, hēriro lord, master, from hēriro, compar. of hēr old) — more at young , hoar
1.
a. : a young man : youngster
b. : child
2. archaic : a junior seaman on board ship