schalm

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch scalm, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *skalmō (“handle”). Cognate to Low German schalm, Saterland Frisian schalm, and possibly Old Norse skalm.

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Noun

schalm m (plural schalmen, diminutive schalmpje n)

  1. metal ring
  2. part of a chain; a link

Synonyms
  • (metal ring): ijzerring, metaalring
  • (chain link): schakel, link
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