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strzemienny

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Polish

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Etymology

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From strzemię (stirrup) +‎ -ny, referring to the fact that this toast was traditionally made when the leaving guest put one of their legs in a stirrup of their horse.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /stʂɛˈmjɛn.nɘ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛnnɘ
  • Syllabification: strze‧mien‧ny

Adjective

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strzemienny (not comparable, no derived adverb)

  1. (equestrianism, relational) stirrup (ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding)

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Noun

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strzemienny m animal

  1. stirrup cup (toast made before leaving a social gathering)
    Synonym: rozchodniak

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