Meaning of croupier in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkrupiˌeɪ/

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  1. Noun

    croupier

    Etymology

    early 18th century (denoting a person standing behind a gambler to give advice): French, from Old French cropier‘pillion rider, rider on the croup’, related to Old French croupe (see croup). Compare with crupper

    Definitions

    1. someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table

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