gauwdief

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɣɑu̯.dif/

noun
Definitions
  • A fast-fingered, crafty thief
  • (by extension) A clever crook, hustler

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish gauw (quickly, fast, soon) + Dutch, Flemish dief (thief).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

dief

Gloss

thief

Concept
Semantic Field

Law

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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