Dutch word dierenbeul comes from Dutch dier, Dutch beul
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| dier | Dutch (nld) | (dialectal, archaic) Animal (demonstrative) her, their, the latter's (genitive feminine singular and genitive plural of die). |
| beul | Dutch (nld) | (figuratively) A cruel person, in act or sadistic streak. An executioner, torturer, one who carries out executions and other judicial corporal punishments. |
| dierenbeul | Dutch (nld) | One who deliberately ill-treats / torments animals. |