schaarverrekijker

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈsxaːrˌvɛ.rə.kɛi̯.kər/

noun
Definitions
  • A pair of scissor binoculars; a pair of adjustable stereoscopic binoculars consisting of two (short) periscopes.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish schaar (scissors, ploughshare, pair of scissors) + Dutch, Flemish verrekijker (telescope, pair of binoculars).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

verrekijker

Gloss

telescope, pair of binoculars

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