boeventaal

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbu.və(n)ˌtaːl/

noun
Definitions
  • criminal cant, thieves' cant secret argot used by criminals

Etymology

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

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

taal

Gloss

language, speech

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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