rakker

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle Low German racker.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrɑ.kər/

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• Hyphenation: rak‧ker
• Rhymes: -ɑkər

Noun

rakker m (plural rakkers, diminutive rakkertje n)

1. A rascal, a tomboy, a scamp. [from 19th c.]
2. (historical) A deputy; the helper of a sheriff or reeve during the Ancien Regime, esp. one who does the dirty work.
3. (somewhat dated) A despicable man, a crook.

Derived terms

• fatsoensrakker

Descendants

• Afrikaans: rakker

Anagrams

• kraker