schot

See also: Schot

Dutch

Pronunciation
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  • Rhymes: -ɔt
  • Homophone: Schot

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch scot, schot, from Old Dutch *skot, from Proto-Germanic *skutą. Cognate with Old Norse skot, Old High German skoz.

Noun

schot n (plural schoten, diminutive schotje n)

  1. shot, act of shooting
  2. missile, projectile
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Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch scot (“partition”), from Old Dutch skut, skot. Further etymology unclear, but likely related to schutten. Compare German Schott.

Noun

schot n (plural schotten, diminutive schotje n)

  1. a divider that partitions a larger space into smaller ones (traditionally wooden planks, but could be made of any materials)
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