cipier

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch cipier, from Old French cepier.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /siˈpiːr/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: ci‧pier
  • Rhymes: -iːr

Noun

cipier m (plural cipiers, diminutive cipiertje n)

  1. jailor, warden, prison guard
    Synonyms: gevangenbewaarder, gevangenisbewaarder

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: sipier
  • → Indonesian: sipir
  • → West Frisian: sipier
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