Viez

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German

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Etymology

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Uncertain. Possibly from Vize, from Latin vice, in the sense of “wine substitute”. The V-spelling at any rate seems to be based on this interpretation.

Alternatively from Latin faex (dregs) as the word formerly also referred to a drink made from water and pomace (residue after pressing grapes). The development from Latin [ɛː ~ eː] to [iː] would be in line with Moselle Franconian dialects (but note that Luxembourgish Viz should be *Véiz in this case).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Viez m (strong, genitive Viezes, plural Vieze)

  1. (western Germany, especially Moselle area) cider, apple wine
    Synonyms: Apfelwein, Cidre

Declension

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