An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Gaudieb
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Gaudieb, m., formed from the equiv. LG. gaudeef, Du. gaauwdicf, prop. ‘sharp, cunning thief’ (from gaauw, ‘quick, cunning,’ see jähe), then generally ‘sharper.’
Gaudieb, m., formed from the equiv. LG. gaudeef, Du. gaauwdicf, prop. ‘sharp, cunning thief’ (from gaauw, ‘quick, cunning,’ see jähe), then generally ‘sharper.’