Samenscholen
/ˈzɑː.mɛnˌskoː.lən/noun
To gather together or assemble, especially in a structured or organized manner.
Did you know?In medieval alchemy, gathering or 'samenscholen' was believed to harness the power of collective intention—think manifestation magic!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*skōlō
“a place of learning or gathering”
Old High German
OHG
scuola
“instruction, learning, or a gathering of students”
Middle Dutch
MDu
schole
“a collective group for studying or teaching”
Modern Dutch
Dutch
school
“an institution for learning or a gathering of students”
Modern English
English
school
“a place for educational instruction or a gathering of individuals for a common purpose”
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