Yiddish

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Etymology

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שאָבן (shobn) +‎ ־עכץ (-ekhts).

Noun

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שאָבעכץ (shobekhtsn

  1. shavings
  2. sawdust
    Synonyms: זעגעכץ (zegekhts), טראָטשינעס (trotshines), פּילאָווינעס (pilovines), פּילינעס (pilines), זעגשטויב (zegshtoyb)
  3. filings
  4. peel, skin

References

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  • Justus van de Kamp et al., “שאָבעכֿץ” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].