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Schmiss
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German
thumb|right|250px|de Kurt Debus mit zwei Schmissen auf der linken Wange Kurt Debus sporting two fencing scars on his left cheek
Alternative forms
de Schmiß pre-1996
Etymology
17th century, analogical ablaut derivation from de schmeißen to throw, fling, hurl.
Pronunciation
de /ʃmɪs/
de De-Schmiss.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
m
a facial scar, chiefly one incurred by de Mensur fencing
de informal somewhat dated de Schwung pep, vim, verve, dash, panache
Declension
m
Derived terms
de schmissig