alamannic
|al-a-man-nic|
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/ˌæləˈmænɪk/
related to Alamanni
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alamannic' originates from the Latin word 'Alamannicus', which referred to the Alamanni people.
Historical Evolution
'Alamannicus' was used in Latin to describe things related to the Alamanni, and eventually became the modern English word 'alamannic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the Alamanni people', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the Alamanni, a confederation of Germanic tribes that lived in what is now southwestern Germany and Switzerland during the early Middle Ages.
The Alamannic tribes played a significant role in the history of early medieval Europe.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 21:36