scherm

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skerm, skurm]
- /skɛrm, skɜrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skerm, skurm]
- /skɛrm, skɜrm/

Definition of scherm word

noun scherm (in South Africa) a hut, screen, or shelter constructed from branches and canvas, scraped animal hides, or the like. 1

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Origin of scherm

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < Afrikaans skerm screen, shelter < Dutch scherm screen, (earlier) shelter

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Parts of speech for Scherm

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scherm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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