Schiefer

German (Berlin)

/ˈʃiːfɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • shale, slate
  • (Austria) small splinter sharp piece of wood, etc.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German schiver inherited from Old High German skivaro.

Origin

Old High German

skivaro

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