scheermes

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Dutch[edit]

Een scheermes. — A razor.
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Etymology[edit]

From scheren (to shave) +‎ mes (knife).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsxeːr.mɛs/
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  • Hyphenation: scheer‧mes

Noun[edit]

scheermes n (plural scheermessen, diminutive scheermesje n)

  1. A razor, a fine knife or blade for shaving
  2. (figuratively) Something razor sharp, poignant etc.

Descendants[edit]

  • Berbice Creole Dutch: skerimesi
  • Negerhollands: skermes
  • Skepi Creole Dutch: scare masa
  • Aukan: sikeli nefi (calque)
  • Caribbean Javanese: sekérmès

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