English edit

Etymology edit

From Dutch stuiver, from Middle Dutch stuyver, stuver (a small coin). Akin to Middle Low German stüver.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈstaɪvɚ/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -aɪvə(ɹ)

Noun edit

stuiver (plural stuivers)

  1. stiver

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Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch stuver, likely from Low German stūf (stumpy).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

stuiver m (plural stuivers, diminutive stuivertje n)

  1. (numismatics) stiver, 5 cents (0.05 guilder)
  2. (numismatics) penny

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Descendants edit

  • Afrikaans: stuiver
  • Negerhollands: stuver, stibo, stibu
  • Sranan Tongo: tibri
  • English: stiver
  • Pidgin Delaware: steepa