gueux

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French

Etymology

From Middle French gueux, probably from Middle Dutch guyte.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡø/
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Noun

gueux m (plural gueux, feminine gueuse)

  1. (dated or offensive) beggar

Adjective

gueux (feminine gueuse, masculine plural gueux, feminine plural gueuses)

  1. (dated) poor

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