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schurk

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Borrowed from German Schurke.

Attested since at least 1701.

Pronunciation

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  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ʏrk

Noun

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schurk m (plural schurken, diminutive schurkje n)

  1. (derogatory) scoundrel, villain

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Berbice Creole Dutch: skorku

References

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