Beffchen

German

Etymology

Via Old High German beve, beffe, itself (possibly via Middle Dutch) from Old French biffe (“striped fabric”). Compare Dutch bef.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛfçən/

Noun

Beffchen n (genitive Beffchens, plural Beffchen)

1. bands; preaching bands (a kind of neckwear worn chiefly by Protestant ministers)