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Schemel

footstool

noun SHAY-mel Less Common

Origin: from Latin scamellum

Also means

low stool

Usage Note

Schemel is a low, often three-legged stool, ultimately from Latin scamellum. A Fußschemel is specifically for resting the feet; this masculine noun keeps its form in the plural.

Examples

"Sie stellte die Füße auf den kleinen Schemel."

Natural Translation

She put her feet on the little footstool.

Literal Translation

She put the feet on the little footstool.

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