Schrein

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German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German schrīn, from Old High German skrīni, skrīn, from Proto-West Germanic *skrīnī (shrine, chest). In older German, Schrein meant exclusively a case or box; the sense “sanctuary” is likely influenced by the English word.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃʁaɪ̯n/
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  • Rhymes: -aɪ̯n

Noun

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Schrein m (strong, genitive Schreines or Schreins, plural Schreine)

  1. (archaic) a wooden case or box; a cupboard (in general)
  2. (also religion) an ornate case, typically but not necessarily wooden, to hold valuable things, especially relics
  3. (religion) a sanctuary, especially non-Christian, dedicated to some saint or deity

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Derived terms

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Further reading

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  • Schrein” in Duden online
  • Schrein” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache