tchèrpentchi

Norman

Etymology

From Old Northern French carpentier, from Late Latin carpentārius (“carpenter”), from Latin carpentārius (“wagon-maker, carriage-maker”), from carpentum (“a two-wheeled carriage, coach, or chariot, a cart”), probably of Gaulish [Term?] origin.

Noun

tchèrpentchi m (plural tchèrpentchièrs)

(Jersey) carpenter
À tchèrpentchi tout l'monde dolent. ― Every carpenter thinks he's the best craftsman.

Derived terms

hèrbe au tchèrpentchi (“yarrow”)

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