schijn

Dutch (Brabantic)

/sxɛi̯n/

noun
Definitions
  • A shine, glimmering
  • An appearance, semblance, especially when misleading
  • A cast (visual appearance)
  • (chiefly) A small quantity/sum, a bit, pittance

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch schijn.

Origin

Middle Dutch

schijn

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