Edelhelfer
English translation: domestique
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| 19:55 Dec 14, 2004 |
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|  Selected response from: Joe Tamblyn Germany Local time: 07:13 | ||||||
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| 4 +2 | domestique |
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| 4 | top-notch helper |
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top-notch helper Explanation: The term "helper" is common is pro cycling. "Edel," in this case, could be translated as top-notch, first-rate, etc. Reference: http://www.dailypeloton.com/displayarticle.asp?pk=1996 Reference: http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fullstory&id=2229 |
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1 hr confidence: peer agreement (net): +2
peer agreement (net): +2domestique Explanation: The term is evidently widely used outside the tour--and in English--as well. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycling_domestique |
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