Schmeck

See also: schmeck

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Schmock, Schmöck (parts of Eifel)

Etymology

From northwestern Middle High German smicke. Cognate with Limburgish smik. Compare English smack (“to hit”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃmek/

Noun

Schmeck f (plural Schmecke, diminutive Schmeckche or Schmeckelche)

1. (Ripuarian, parts of Moselle Franconian) whip

Synonyms

• Geßel, Gäßel, Gääschel, Geischel (Moselle Franconian, especially southern)