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sterczyna

12:49 Nov 27, 2013
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Polish to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Polish term or phrase: sterczyna
Srebrna zawieszka to futerał na amulety pisane, tumar, w formie walcowatej puszki, zamykanej z boku, z trójkątnymi sterczynami i kulistymi wisiorkami na łańcuszkach. Amuletnica zdobiona jest dwunastoma płasko oszlifowanymi karneolami różnej wielkości, umieszczonymi w kaścikach.
awdotia
Poland
Local time: 16:45


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Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.


Discussion entries: 5





  

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Explanation:
This is what my dictionary says.

Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
United States
Local time: 10:45
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PolishPolish
PRO pts in category: 87

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Rafal Piotrowski: It's an architectural element, and that's how it's translated, true. I'm not sure about its use in fashion industry, though :/ \\No clue; a pic would be very helpful indeed.
3 hrs
  -> Thank you. It would have been good to have the picture of this object. However, it is something that is "pointing out." What do you think of "needle" or "tip"?
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