grijpstuiver

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɣrɛi̯pˌstœy̯.vər/

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) A very small amount of money, a shoestring.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish grijpen (grab, grip) + Dutch, Flemish stuiver (5-cent coin, coin with the value of 5 cents of a guilder).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

stuiver

Gloss

5-cent coin, coin with the value of 5 cents of a guilder

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