alemannish
|al-e-man-nish|
C2
/ˌælɪˈmænɪʃ/
related to Alemanni
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alemannish' originates from the name 'Alemanni', a confederation of Germanic tribes.
Historical Evolution
'Alemanni' transformed into the Old High German word 'Alemannisch', and eventually became the modern English word 'alemannish'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the Alemanni tribes, but over time it evolved to describe anything related to them.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the Alemanni, a group of Germanic tribes.
The Alemannish dialects are spoken in parts of Switzerland.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/17 22:36