SCHMATTE or SHMATTE

PRONUNCIATION: (SHMAH-tuh)

MEANING: noun:
1. A rag.
2. An old, ragged article of clothing.
3. Any garment.

ETYMOLOGY: From Yiddish schmatte, from Polish szmata (rag). Earliest documented use: 1970.
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SHMARTTE - wise; viz. old Pennsylvania Dutch proverb "We get too soon Olde and too late Shmartte!"

ASHMATTE - an asbestos pad lining your fireplace to make cleaning up easier

SCHEMATTE - detailed plans or specifications