Fixspoun

Luxemburgeois

/ˈfiksˌʃpeu̯n/

noun
Definitions
  • match, matchstick

Etymology

Compound from Luxembourgish, Letzeburgesch fix (fixed, firm) + Luxembourgish, Letzeburgesch Spoun (chip, sliver, shaving).

Origin

Luxemburgeois

Spoun

Gloss

chip, sliver, shaving

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

  • spān Middle High German
  • Spoun Luxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
  • fix Luxembourgish, Letzeburgesch