stuiver

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English

Etymology

From Dutch stuiver, from Middle Dutch stuyver, stuver (a small coin). Akin to Middle Low German stüver.

Pronunciation

Noun

stuiver (plural stuivers)

  1. stiver

Anagrams

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Dutch stuver, likely from Low German stūf (stumpy).

Pronunciation

Noun

stuiver m (plural stuivers, diminutive stuivertje n)

  1. (numismatics) stiver, 5 cents (0.05 guilder)
  2. (numismatics) penny

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: stuiver
  • Negerhollands: stuver, stibo, stibu
  • Sranan Tongo: tibri
  • English: stiver
  • Pidgin Delaware: steepa