Yiddish

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Etymology 1

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From שמאָך (shmokh, smile) +‎ ־ל (-l, diminutive suffix).

Noun

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שמייכל (shmeykhln, plural שמייכלען (shmeykhlen)

  1. diminutive of שמאָך (shmokh)
  2. smile

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

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שמייכל (shmeykhl)

  1. inflection of שמייכלען (shmeykhlen):
    1. first-person singular
    2. imperative singular