Pfeffersack

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Pfeffer +‎ Sack, originally referring to the owners of ships carrying pepper and other spices.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɛfɐˌzak/, /ˈpfɛfɐˌzak/

Noun[edit]

Pfeffersack n (strong, genitive Pfeffersacks, plural Pfeffersäcke)

  1. (northern) A rich trader.

Further reading[edit]

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