Dutch word scherm comes from Proto-Indo-European *kor-, and later Proto-Germanic *skirmiz (Covering, shelter, screen. Fur, hide, pelt.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *kor- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *skirmiz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Covering, shelter, screen. Fur, hide, pelt. |
| *skirm | Frankish (frk) | Covering. Hide, skin. |
| *scerm | Old Dutch (odt) | |
| scherm | Middle Dutch (dum) | Protection, cover. Protective screen. |
| scherm | Dutch (nld) | (plant) umbel. Awning, sunblind. Display screen, monitor. Screen, protection. |