peulschil

Dutch

Alternative forms

• peuleschil (obsolete)

Etymology

From peul +‎ schil

Noun

peulschil f, m (plural peulschillen, diminutive peulschilletje)

1. A pod, notably beans' or peas' natural casing
2. (figuratively) A pittance
3. (figuratively) A physically insignificant person

Synonyms

• (pod): peuldop
• (pittance): akkefietje, beuzelarij, habbekrats
• (person): garnaal, opdondertje

Related terms

• peulvrucht
• bananeschil