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Rauchware
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German
Pronunciation
de /ˈʁaʊ̯xˌvaːʁə/
de De-Rauchware.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Etymology 1
17th century, from de rauch, an obsolete byform of de rau rough, coarse”, here “hairy, + de Ware ware, merchandise, possibly after earlier de gml rûwāre.
Noun
f de often in the plural
tanned furs ready to be processed into clothing
de Pelzware (gegerbte) Pelze
Declension
f
Related terms
de Rauchwerk
Etymology 2
From de Rauch smoke Ware ware, merchandise. Younger than etymology 1 and perhaps in part from misinterpretation of it.
Noun
f de often in the plural
smokable tobacco products
de Rauchtabak Rauchtabakprodukte broader Tabakware Tabakprodukte
smoked meat and sausages
de Räucherfleisch Rauchfleisch Rauchfleischware
Declension
f,n
Related terms
de Rauchwerk
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