lippusiima

Finnish

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Definitions
  • a line or thin rope with regularly placed flags or tags that is drawn taut and used usually as a barrier or decoration

Etymology

Affix from Finnish lippu (flag, ticket, sheet) + Finnish siima (flagellum, fishline).

Origin

Finnish

siima

Gloss

flagellum, fishline

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