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German
Etymology
Perhaps from Amt + Simile (from Latin simile (“similar”, neuter singular), from similis), the name of a standardized form used by the bureaucracy of the Austrian Empire. Alternatively, perhaps a reference to the service horses (Amt (“official”) + -s- + Schimmel (“white horse”)) which were provided in Switzerland and elsewhere to government officials.
Pronunciation
Noun
Amtsschimmel m (strong, genitive Amtsschimmels, no plural)
- excessive amount of bureaucracy; red tape
Declension
Declension of Amtsschimmel
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