stofzuiger

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Etymology

Compound of stof +‎ zuigen +‎ -er. Possibly a calque. First attested in the 1870s.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstɔfˌsœy̯.ɣər/
  • stofzuiger:(file)
  • Hyphenation: stof‧zui‧ger

Noun

stofzuiger m (plural stofzuigers, diminutive stofzuigertje n)

  1. vacuum cleaner, hoover [from 1890s]
  2. (archaic) A stationary industrial device that removes dust and other particles. [late 19th c.]
    • 1874 October 29, "Binnenlandsche berichten", Goessche Courant, vol. 61, issue 128, page 2.
      Bijzonder goed werkte ook de stofzuiger, die alle vezelen en stofdeelen, welke natuurlijk bij het vlasbewerken overvloedig rondzweven in de werkplaats, opzuigt en in de open lucht voert.
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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: stofsuier (possibly from German instead)