Schriin

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Limburgish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Middle Limburgish schrīn, schrīne, from Old Limburgish *scrīni, from Latin scrīnium.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Schriin m (plural Schriine̩, diminutive Schringke̩) (Rheinische Dokumenta spelling)

  1. cupboard
  2. (religion) an ornate case, typically but not necessarily wooden, to hold valuable things, especially relics

Usage notes

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  • Most common in the eastern dialects, becoming less common as you move West.

Derived terms

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