Kröx

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Kröcks (variant spelling)
• Krütz (central and western Ripuarian)
• Kreiz (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

From Middle High German kriuze, from Old High German krūzi, from Latin crux. The -x has nothing in particular to do with the Latin form, but is due to Ripuarian velarisation. Kröx or *Krüx would be expected also in central Ripuarian (cf. Colognian Düx), but has somehow failed to establish itself in these dialects.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kʀøks/

Noun

Kröx n (plural Kröxer, diminutive Kröxje)

1. (eastern Ripuarian) cross