Himmelsbrief

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from German Himmelsbrief, probably via Pennsylvania German. === Noun === Himmelsbrief (plural Himmelsbriefs or Himmelsbriefe) (Christianity, historical, uncommon) A type of early chain letter alleged to have been written by God (and fallen from the sky), typically offering divine protection to its bearer. === Further reading === Himmelsbrief on Wikipedia.Wikipedia == German == === Etymology === From Himmel +‎ -s- +‎ Brief, literally “heavenly letter”. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhɪml̩sˌbʁiːf/ === Noun === Himmelsbrief m (strong, genitive Himmelsbriefes or Himmelsbriefs, plural Himmelsbriefe) (Christianity, historical) Himmelsbrief ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === Himmelsbrief on the German Wikipedia.Wikipedia de