Zettel

German (Berlin)

/ˈt͡sɛtəl/

noun
Definitions
  • a small or loose piece of paper, slip
  • note, message, letter
  • poster, placard, public notice

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German zedele derived from Italian cedola derived from Latin cedula derived from Ancient Greek σχίδη (fragment, splinter).

Origin

Ancient Greek

σχίδη

Gloss

fragment, splinter

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