Where does “karskus” come from?
karskus (Estonian) comes from Estonian karske, from Middle Low German karsch.
karskus (Estonian): teetotalism; purity, chastity
Definitions
- teetotalism; purity, chastity
Ancestry of “karskus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Estonian | karske | teetotal, not drinking alcohol; pure, virtuous,... |
| 2 | Middle Low German | karsch | — |