Samett

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Old French samit.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /zɑˈmæt/

Noun

Samett m (uncountable)

1. velvet
   • Luxembourgish translation of Matthew 11:8:

     Oder wat wollt dir gesinn, wéi dir erausgaang sidd? E Mënsch, deen a Seid a Samett gekleet ass? Kuckt, Leit, déi a Seid a Samett gekleet sinn, déi sinn an de Kinnekshaiser.

     What did you want to see when you went out? A man who is clothed in silk and velvet? Behold, people clothed in silk and velvet are in the king's houses.