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kinkerit

Pronunciation: /ˈkiŋkerit/

“kinkerit” is a Finnish word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. examination in rural areas held historically to teach and test literacy and knowledge of Christianity, now used chiefly for teaching

Etymology

From Old Swedish gingerdh, gengiärdh.

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