Schifer

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Luxembourgish

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Etymology

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From German Schiefer, from Middle High German schiver. The native cognate is dated Schiwwer (splinter). The native word for “slate” is Lee, now mostly restricted to “plate of slate” (for roofing or writing).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃiːfer/, [ˈʃiː.fɐ]

Noun

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Schifer m (uncountable)

  1. slate (material)
    Synonym: (dated) Lee