"clochard" meaning in English

See clochard in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: clochards [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from French clochard. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|clochard}} French clochard Head templates: {{en-noun}} clochard (plural clochards)
  1. A beggar or tramp, especially in France. Categories (place): France
    Sense id: en-clochard-en-noun-id5Erbjs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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