Where does “skælm” come from?
skælm (Danish) comes from Middle Low German schelm — scoundrel, rogue; carrion, cadaver.
skælm (Danish): joker, mischievous person; traitorous individual,...
Definitions
- joker, mischievous person; traitorous individual,...
Ancestry of “skælm”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Low German | schelm | scoundrel, rogue; carrion, cadaver |