Faddem

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Central Franconian

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Alternative forms

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  • Faam (northernmost Ripuarian), Vaam (westernmost Ripuarian)
  • Foadem, Fodem (western Moselle Franconian)
  • Fadem (eastern Moselle Franconian), Farem (Siegerland)

Etymology

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From Old High German fadum, from Proto-West Germanic *faþm, from Proto-Germanic *faþmaz.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Faddem m (plural Fäddem, diminutive Fäddemche)

  1. (most of Ripuarian) thread