Schriin
Limburgish
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle Limburgish schrīn, schrīne, from Old Limburgish *scrīni, from Latin scrīnium.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Schriin m (plural Schriine̩, diminutive Schringke̩) (Rheinische Dokumenta spelling)
- cupboard
- (religion) an ornate case, typically but not necessarily wooden, to hold valuable things, especially relics
Usage notes
[edit]- Most common in the eastern dialects, becoming less common as you move West.