katvanger

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of kat (tip, gratuity; cat) +‎ vanger (catcher).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑtˌfɑ.ŋər/
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  • Hyphenation: kat‧van‧ger

Noun

katvanger m (plural katvangers, diminutive katvangertje n)

  1. nominal owner of a vehicle, organisation or bank account, who was put there in order to hide the identity of the real owner from criminal prosecution; dummy, man of straw, front

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