Skerm — This most intriguing name is of Old French and Middle English origin, and is found particularly in the West Midland and Welsh border counties in a variety of forms. It is an occupational surname, deriving in the first instance from the Middle… … Surnames reference
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scherm — /skerm, skerrm/, n. (in South Africa) a hut, screen, or shelter constructed from branches and canvas, scraped animal hides, or the like. [1860 65; < Afrik skerm screen, shelter < D scherm screen, (earlier) shelter] * * * … Universalium
scherm — ˈske(ə)rm, ˈskərm noun ( s) Etymology: Afrikaans skerm, from Dutch scherm screen, curtain, from Middle Dutch, screen, fence, protection; akin to Old High German skerm, skirm shield, Latin corium skin, hide more at cuirass Africa … Useful english dictionary
Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape — Loeriesfontein is a small town in the Northern Cape of South Africa. It falls within what is known as the Hantam region. The town Location The town of Loeriesfontein is within a basin surrounded by mountains, and it is accessed from the N7… … Wikipedia
Schirm, der — Der Schirm, des es, plur. die e, von dem Zeitworte schirmen. 1. * Ein Gefecht; eine längst veraltete Bedeutung (S. Schirmen.) 2. In der Bedeutung einer ebenen Fläche ist es noch in einigen Fällen des gemeinen Lebens üblich. So wird im Bergbaue… … Grammatisch-kritisches Wörterbuch der Hochdeutschen Mundart
sker- — I. sker 1 Also ker . To cut. Derivatives include shears, scabbard, skirmish, carnage, sharp, scrape, and screw. I. Basic form *sker … Universalium
Schirm — Leinwand; Wandschirm; Knirps; Regenschirm; Display; Anzeige; Bildschirm; Anzeigegerät; Monitor * * * Schirm [ʃɪrm], der; [e]s, e: [tragbarer] Gegenstand, der aufgespannt Schutz gegen Regen bzw. gegen Sonne … Universal-Lexikon
escrimer — (è skri mé) v. n. 1° S exercer à faire des armes. Faire le coup d épée. • Avoir escrimé dans quelques combats particuliers n est point du tout une preuve sûre qu on a véritablement de la valeur, ST FOIX Ess. Paris, Oeuvres, t. III, p. 220 … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
Skim — This most intriguing name is of Old French and Middle English origin, and is found particularly in the West Midland and Welsh border counties in a variety of forms. It is an occupational surname, deriving in the first instance from the Middle… … Surnames reference
Skurm — This most intriguing name is of Old French and Middle English origin, and is found particularly in the West Midland and Welsh border counties in a variety of forms. It is an occupational surname, deriving in the first instance from the Middle… … Surnames reference