snoer

Dutch

Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -ur

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch snoer, from Old Dutch [Term?], from Proto-Germanic *snōrō; compare Gothic 𐍃𐌽𐍉𐍂𐌾𐍉 (snōrjō).

Noun

snoer n (plural snoeren, diminutive snoertje n)

1. a cord, cable

   Synonym: kabel

2. a necklace (especially one formed by stringing a number of objects, such as beads, together)

   Synonym: halssnoer

Derived terms

• snoeren

Related terms

• snaar

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch snoere. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Alternative forms

• snoere

Noun

snoer f (plural snoeren, diminutive snoertje n)

1. (derogatory) hooker, slut

   Synonyms: lichtekooi, slet, hoer

2. (obsolete) daughter-in-law

   Synonym: schoondochter

Etymology 3

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

snoer

1. (deprecated template usage) first-person singular present indicative of snoeren
2. (deprecated template usage) imperative of snoeren