Dutch

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Etymology

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From schooien (to panhandle) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsxoːi̯ər/
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  • Hyphenation: schooi‧er
  • Rhymes: -oːi̯ər

Noun

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schooier m (plural schooiers, diminutive schooiertje n, feminine schooister)

  1. a wandering or roaming beggar; a vagabond
    Synonyms: landloper, zwerver, armoedzaaier, bedelaar

Alternative forms

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