Pitschn

Bavarian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈb̥id̥ʃn̩/

Etymology 1

Uncertain. Possibly from Middle High German bütte, bütze (in which case related to Early New High German pütsche), from Old High German *butta, from Proto-West Germanic *buttjā, from Medieval Latin buttia, from Late Latin buttis (“cask, barrel”). Or possibly from the same root as English pitcher and thus ultimately from Late Latin or Medieval Latin pīcārium, alteration of bīcārium, itself possibly from bacarium, bacar or from Ancient Greek βῖκος (bîkos). Doublet of Becher in this case. Or possibly from a Slavic source ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic *piti (“to drink”).

Noun

Pitschn f (plural Pitschn) (East Central Bavarian, Vienna)

1. large drinking-cup (usually with handles)

   De Pitschn Kaffee muaß in gånzn Tåg reichn. ― This large cup of coffee has to last all day.

   • 1992, Ostbahn-Kurti & die Chefpartie (lyrics and music), “Kane Fenster, kane Tian”, in A blede Gschicht … oba uns is wuascht!, performed by Ostbahn-Kurti & Die Chefpartie:

     Wia i so denk an an Kaffee / Hob i scho so a Pitschn vua mia steh

     As I'm thinking of a coffee / a large cup of it is already in front of me

2. jug, pitcher (a vessel for transporting liquids)

   Nimmst de Pitschn Wåsser und trågst as hintre, bittschee? ― Could you please take this jug of water and carry it to the back?

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

Pitschn f (plural Pitschn) (South Tyrolean)

1. pieces of bread in hexagonal or octagonal shape