EuroLex/F/Croupier


 * Original language: French
 * Original form and meaning: croupier - 1. croupier (meaning: an attendant at a gaming table who collects and pays bets)

(Note: If the status is not specifically indicated then the word is stylistically neutral and generally used; if earlier meaning and status equals current use the former may be expressed by writing "dito". Cf. also the project guidelines.)

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Etymology: literally meaning 'one who rides pillion on a horse' (obsolete)

croupier, from croupe, 'rump', croup, from OF

Please note the article on Croup (EuroLex).

Source: http://www.allwords.com, http://dictionary.reference.com

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