SCHNORRER

schnorrer, shnorrer

(noun) (Yiddish) a scrounger who takes advantage of the generosity of others

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

schnorrer (plural schnorrers)

beggar

sponger (person who takes advantage of the generosity of others)

Source: Wiktionary


Schnor"rer, n. [Yiddish, fr. G. schnurrer, fr. schnurren to hum, whir, hence, from the sound of the musical instrument used by strolling beggars, to beg.]

Definition: Among the Jews, a beggar.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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