schalm

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch scalm, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *skalmō (“handle”). Cognate to Low German schalm, Saterland Frisian schalm, and possibly Old Norse skalm.

Pronunciation

• Audio:

  (file)

Noun

schalm m (plural schalmen, diminutive schalmpje n)

1. metal ring
2. part of a chain; a link

Synonyms

• (metal ring): ijzerring, metaalring
• (chain link): schakel, link