skærmydsel

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Danish

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Etymology

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From Middle Low German schermützel, from Italian scaramuccia.

Cognate of English skirmish, German Scharmützel, Dutch schermutseling and Swedish skärmytsling .

Noun

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skærmydsel c (singular definite skærmydslen, plural indefinite skærmydsler)

  1. a skirmish (a brief battle between small groups)
  2. a minor brawl

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