Schrein

From Middle High German schrīn, from Old High German skrīni, skrīn, from Proto-West Germanic *skrīnī (“shrine, chest”). In older German, Schrein meant exclusively a case or box; the sense “sanctuary” is likely influenced by the English word.

• IPA^(key): /ʃʁaɪ̯n/

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• Rhymes: -aɪ̯n

Schrein m (strong, genitive Schreines or Schreins, plural Schreine)

1. (archaic) a wooden case or box; a cupboard (in general)
2. (also religion) an ornate case, typically but not necessarily wooden, to hold valuable things, especially relics
3. (religion) a sanctuary, especially non-Christian, dedicated to some saint or deity

• Schreiner
• Heiligenschrein
• Reliquienschrein

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