Kerf

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German

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Low German Kerbe, from Middle Low German kerf, kerve, probably related to Old Saxon kervan (to cut).

Synonymous with Kerbtier (1815 by Lorenz Oken); cf. German Low German half (half) and Dutch half (half) with High German halb (half).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kɛrf/
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Noun

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Kerf m (strong, genitive Kerfes or Kerfs, plural Kerfe)

  1. (rare) insect
    Synonyms: (obsolete) Insect; Insekt; Kerbtier

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