leima
Pronunciation: /ˈlei̯mɑ/
“leima” is a Finnish word. Its 6 meanings in English:
noun
- stamp, mark (indentation or imprint made by stamping, especially as sign of approval quality etc.)
- label (name given to something or someone to categorise them as part of a particular social group)
- seal (impression of a stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing)
- seal (anything that secures or authenticates)
- impress (characteristic; mark of distinction)
- stain, taint, stigma (something that taints a reputation, or a tainted reputation)
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian клеймо́ (klejmó).
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