water-thief en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
From water + thief.
Meanings
- (archaic, rare) A thief or robber on the water, hence, a pirate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| water-thieves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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water-thief en · NOUN · etymology 2
Etymology
Calque of Ancient Greek κλεψύδρα (klepsúdra, “pipette”, literally “water-thief”), equivalent to water + thief.
Meanings
- A valve with multiple connections that permits bleeding a large line through several subordinate lines.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| water-thieves | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| waterthief | alternative | lexicographic |