Scheif

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Central Franconian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *skībǭ. Cognate with German Scheibe, Dutch schijf, English shive.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃɛi̯f/, /ʃʌi̯f/

Noun

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Scheif f (plural Scheiwe, diminutive Scheifche)

  1. (Moselle Franconian) disc, slice, pane (flat piece or surface)

Luxembourgish

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Etymology

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From Middle High German schībe, from Old High German scība. Cognate with German Scheibe, Dutch schijf, English shive, Swedish skiva, Icelandic skífa.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃai̯f/, [ʃɑɪ̯f]

Noun

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Scheif f (plural Scheiwen, diminutive Scheifchen)

  1. slice
  2. disc

Derived terms

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