spiel

English

/spiːl/

noun
Definitions
  • A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.
  • (music) An early form of rap music.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Spiel (game, play, match, performance) derived from Yiddish שפּיל (play) derived from Middle High German spil derived from Old High German spil derived from *spil (dance, game).

Origin

*spil

Gloss

dance, game

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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