rakker

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle Low German racker.[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈrɑ.kər/
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  • Hyphenation: rak‧ker
  • Rhymes: -ɑkər

Noun

rakker m (plural rakkers, diminutive rakkertje n)

  1. A rascal, a tomboy, a scamp. [from 19th c.]
  2. (historical) A deputy; the helper of a sheriff or reeve during the Ancien Regime, esp. one who does the dirty work.
  3. (somewhat dated) A despicable man, a crook.

Derived terms

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: rakker

References
  1. Philippa, Marlies, Debrabandere, Frans, Quak, Arend, Schoonheim, Tanneke, van der Sijs, Nicoline (2003–2009) Etymologisch woordenboek van het Nederlands (in Dutch), Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press

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