Ääz
Appearance
Central Franconian
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]- Ääts, Ääds (variant spellings)
- Erts, Erds (few Ripuarian dialects)
- Erwes, Erres, Äres (Moselle Franconian)
- Eëts (Kirchröadsj)
Etymology
[edit]From Old High German arawīz. The form with -z-, which is also found in bordering dialects of Low Franconian, may due to a compromise between shifted and unshifted forms.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Ääz f (plural Ääze, diminutive Ääzje)