Dutch

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Een scheermes. — A razor.
 
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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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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

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

See also

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