krabbenscheer

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈkrɑ.bə(n)ˌsxeːr/

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) water soldier,

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish krab (crab) + Dutch, Flemish scheer + Dutch, Flemish nl (diminutive suffix, -y, province, arse)+ Dutch, Flemish schaar (scissors, ploughshare, pair of scissors).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

schaar

Gloss

scissors, ploughshare, pair of scissors

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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