skepparkrans

== Swedish == === Etymology === Attested since 1908. From skeppare ("skipper") and krans ("wreath"). This type of beard has been closely associated with older skippers and rural boat owners, hence the association to skippers. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɧɛpːarˌkrans/ === Noun === skepparkrans c A beard running along the jaw line and up to the ears, usually connected with sideburns, a chinstrap beard. 1998, Mårten Blomqvist, Dagens Nyheter, review of The Big Lebowski ==== Declension ==== === References === “skepparkrans”, in Svensk ordbok [Dictionary of Swedish] (in Swedish) “skepparkrans”, in Svenska Akademiens ordlista [Wordlist of the Swedish Academy] (in Swedish) “skepparkrans”, in Svenska Akademiens ordbok [Dictionary of the Swedish Academy] (in Swedish)