Hammelsprung
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German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Hammel (“wether”) + Sprung (“jump”). Thought to be from the idea that (most of) the delegates follow their faction leaders like sheep follow bellwethers.
Pronunciation[edit]
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Noun[edit]
Hammelsprung m (strong, genitive Hammelsprungs, plural Hammelsprünge)