Hirtenstab — meaning in English
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English meaning
- crook noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
Senses
Hirtenstab is used for these senses in English:
- crook A specialized staff with a semi-circular bend (a "hook") at one end used by shepherds to control their herds.
crook — full definition
- noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
- noun A hooked staff, such as the one used by shepherds or carried by a bishop.
- noun A bend or curve, especially in a part of the body such as the arm.
- verb To bend something, especially a finger or arm.
- adj Australian/NZ informal: unwell, or of poor quality.
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