Schein

German (Berlin)

/ʃaɪ̯n/

noun
Definitions
  • shine, gleam, flash
  • certificate, ticket
  • bill, note
  • semblance, appearance

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German schīn inherited from Old High German scin (shining, brightness, clearness, lustre).

Origin

Old High German

scin

Gloss

shining, brightness, clearness, lustre

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