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)

1. (Jersey) carpenter

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

Derived terms

• hèrbe au tchèrpentchi (“yarrow”)