Spielmann

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German

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Etymology

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From the Middle High German spilman, from the Old High German spiliman, from spil +‎ man.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃpiːlman/
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Noun

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Spielmann m (strong, genitive Spielmannes or Spielmanns, plural Spielmänner, diminutive Spielmännchen n)

  1. (historical) a wayfaring singer, musician, or other entertainer; a minstrel
  2. a member of a marching band

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Proper noun

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Spielmann m or f (proper noun, surname, masculine genitive Spielmanns or (with an article) Spielmann, feminine genitive Spielmann, plural Spielmanns)

  1. a surname originating as an occupation

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References

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  • Spielmann” in Duden online
  • Spielmann in Deutsches Wörterbuch von Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm online