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skrik

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[skrik] / skrɪk /

noun

  1. South African. a sudden fright or panic.


Etymology

Origin of skrik

1885–90; < Afrikaans < Dutch schrik fright

Example Sentences

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Norse skrik, a cry, a yell, skrikja, vb.

From Scandinavian influence on Southern Lowland Scotch by Flom, George Tobias

O. N. ī most frequently remains ī, written i, y: flyre, gryce, grise, myth, skrik, rive, ryfe, tithand, etc.

From Scandinavian influence on Southern Lowland Scotch by Flom, George Tobias

Or Touchstone's parody: Hjorten skriker efter hinde, skrik da efter Rosalinde, kat vil katte gjerne finde, hvem vil finde Rosalinde.

From An Essay Toward a History of Shakespeare in Norway by Ruud, Martin Brown