Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of schelm +‎ stuk.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɛlm.stʏk/
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  • Hyphenation: schelm‧stuk

Noun

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schelmstuk n (plural schelmstukken, diminutive schelmstukje n)

  1. knavery, roguish act
    Synonym: boevenstreek

Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: skelmstuk