Glossaries

Term Definition
opperhoofd

Chief factor or chief merchant and supervisor of al the staff on the factory.

opperkoopman

Takes care of all merchandise. Usually the same person as the Opperhoofd. Supreme authority aboard a VOC ship (until 1742).

ossuarium

Construction in which bones of the deceased are kept.

Synonyms - ossuary

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