This is the 6683rd most frequent Polish word.
dykier
The Polish word "dykier" refers to a dike, embankment, or levee used to contain water or protect against flooding.
Here, 'dykier' is used metaphorically to refer to someone who acts as a protector or boundary, reflecting the word's literal meaning as 'hedgerow' or 'hedge'.
Dykier zawsze dba o swoje otoczenie.
The hedge always cares for its surroundings.
In this sentence, 'dykier' refers to its literal meaning as 'hedge', emphasizing its presence as a physical boundary.
Podczas spaceru natknęliśmy się na stary dykier.
During the walk, we came across an old hedge.
Here, 'dykier' is used in its standard sense, as a feature of landscaping or agriculture for demarcating areas.