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Etymology

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Compound of pot +‎ boef.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpɔt.buf/
  • Hyphenation: pot‧boef

Noun

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potboef m (plural potboeven)

  1. (obsolete) scoundrel, rogue, knave
  2. (obsolete) pillory