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Etymology

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From Geselle (journeyman, qualified craftsperson) +‎ -n- +‎ Stück (piece).

Noun

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Gesellenstück n (strong, genitive Gesellenstücks or Gesellenstückes, plural Gesellenstücke)

  1. journeyman's piece (proof of competency, in a craft or figuratively)

Declension

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