schildern.
to depict (with words), to narrate, tell vividly
Meaning & usage
to depict (with words), to narrate, tell vividly
Der Autor schildert die Erlebnisse seines Helden in bunten Farben.
to depict (by illustration), to paint, draw
Where this word comes from
17th century, from Dutch schilderen (“to paint, picture”), in part through Middle Low German schildern. Equivalent to Schild (“shield”) + -er (agent suffix) + -n. From the painting of coats of arms on shields and related objects.
to be in full feather and have a characteristic spot on the breast
to stand guard, to patrol
Where this word comes from
From Schild (“shield”) + -ern (iterative suffix). Formed directly, not borrowed.
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