spieler

English

/ˈspiːlə/

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) A swindler, a gambler.
  • A gambling club.
  • A person who speaks fluently and glibly; a barker.
  • (North America) A radio or television announcer.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Spieler (player, gambler).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Spieler

Gloss

player, gambler

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