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Gaunerin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • rook noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.
  • scoundrel noun A dishonest or unprincipled person; a rogue or villain.
  • swindler noun A person who cheats others out of money through deception.

Senses

Gaunerin is used for these senses in English:

  • rook A cheat or swindler; someone who betrays.
  • scoundrel A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honor or virtue.
  • swindler A person who swindles, cheats or defrauds.

rook — full definition

  1. noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.
  2. noun In chess, a piece shaped like a castle tower that moves in straight lines, horizontally or vertically.
  3. verb To cheat or overcharge someone.

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