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”)