scheermes

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈsxeːr.mɛs/

noun
Definitions
  • A razor, a fine knife or blade for shaving
  • (figuratively) Something razor sharp, poignant etc.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish scheren (shave, skim, move aside) + Dutch, Flemish mes (knife).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

mes

Gloss

knife

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

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