Pfeffersack

German

Etymology

Pfeffer +‎ Sack, originally referring to the owners of ships carrying pepper and other spices.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfɛfɐˌzak/, /ˈpfɛfɐˌzak/

Noun

Pfeffersack n (strong, genitive Pfeffersacks, plural Pfeffersäcke)

1. (northern) A rich trader.

Further reading

• “Pfeffersack” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
• “Pfeffersack” in Duden online