Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch cipier, from Old French cepier.

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

cipier m (plural cipiers, diminutive cipiertje n)

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

Descendants edit

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