boevengilde

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbu.və(n)ˌɣɪl.də/

noun
Definitions
  • (figurative) organised crime, the underworld

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish boef (rascal, criminal, thief, thug, knave, mischievous lad, crook, villain, also thief, mischievous boy, rogue) + Dutch, Flemish gilde (guild).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

gilde

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guild

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