pendard

French

Etymology

From pendre (to hang) +‎ -ard.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɑ̃.daʁ/
  • Audio (Switzerland):(file)

Noun

pendard m (plural pendards, feminine pendarde)

  1. gallows bird, rascal, one who deserves to hang
    Synonym: gibier de potence

See also

Further reading

Norman

Etymology

pendre (to hang) +‎ -ard

Pronunciation

  • Audio:(file)

Noun

pendard m (plural pendards)

  1. (Jersey) hangman

Derived terms