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smearcase


smear·case

noun \ˈsmir-ˌkās\

Definition of SMEARCASE

chiefly Midland

Variants of SMEARCASE

smear·case also smier·case \ˈsmir-ˌkās\

Origin of SMEARCASE

modification of German Schmierkäse, from schmieren to smear + Käse cheese
First Known Use: 1829

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