skelms

We have found lemma(root) word of skelms : skelm.

Definitions


[ˈskɛl(ə)m], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a scoundrel
(e.g: they are all skelms, crooks)


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Origin:
early 17th century: from Dutch schelm, from German


[ˈskɛl(ə)m], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a person) sly; wicked
(e.g: that skelm politician)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: from Dutch schelm, from German




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