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The word "smattering" likely originated from the Low German word "smateren," which means "to smear" or "to dab." This word is thought to be related to the Dutch word "smet," which means "butter." In the early 16th century, a "smattering" of butter was a small dab used as a sample to judge the quality of milk. Over time, the word "smattering" came to be used more figuratively to refer to a small amount or number of things or a superficial or fragmentary knowledge of a subject.
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