schouw

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Unclear. Possibly derived from schouden, schouwen (“to wash with hot water”).

schouw f (plural schouwen, diminutive schouwtje n)

1. fireplace

   Synonyms: haard, open haard

2. (Belgium) chimney

   Synonym: schoorsteen

From Middle Dutch schoude, from Old Dutch *scalda.

schouw f (plural schouwen, diminutive schouwtje n)

1. pole-driven boat
2. ferry

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

schouw

1. inflection of schouwen:
   1. first-person singular present indicative
   2. (in case of inversion) second-person singular present indicative
   3. imperative