schläifen

Luxemburgeois

/ˈʃlæːɪ̯fən/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to sharpen, to whet
  • (transitive) to cut a precious stone
  • (intransitive) to scrape, to abrade

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German slīfen inherited from Old High German slīfan.

Origin

Old High German

slīfan

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