gondolier

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Pronunciation

/ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/(UK)

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/ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/(UK) · /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/(US)

Definition of gondolier

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noun

A boatperson who propels a gondola, especially in Venice.

“Not even the gondoliers can escape him. He impersonates people and then refuses to pay for the gondola ride, saying, "Rickety-tickety tack, tomorrow I'll pay you back!" He runs away laughing and clapping his hands.”

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From Italian gondoliere, through French gondolier. By surface analysis, gondola + -ier.

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