swindle

English

/ˈswɪnd(ə)l/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To defraud.
  • (ambitransitive) To obtain (money or property) by fraudulent or deceitful methods.

Etymology

Derived from German Schwindler (cheat, swindler), schwindeln derived from Middle High German swindeln derived from Old High German swintiln.

Origin

Old High German

swintiln

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