Schriin
Limburgish edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From Middle Limburgish schrīn, schrīne, from Old Limburgish *scrīni, from Latin scrīnium.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Schriin m (plural Schriine̩, diminutive Schringke̩) (Rheinische Dokumenta spelling)
- cupboard
- (religion) an ornate case, typically but not necessarily wooden, to hold valuable things, especially relics
Usage notes edit
- Most common in the eastern dialects, becoming less common as you move West.