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Schifer
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Luxembourgish
Etymology
From lb de Schiefer, from lb gmh schiver. The native cognate is dated lb Schiwwer splinter. The native word for “slate” is lb Lee, now mostly restricted to “plate of slate” (for roofing or writing).
Pronunciation
lb /ˈʃiːfer/ [ˈʃiː.fɐ]
Noun
m -
slate material
lb dated Lee