Body

See also: body

English

Etymology

Middle English body, probably a nickname for a corpulent person; and occupational surname from Middle English bode (“messenger”).

Proper noun

Body

1. A surname transferred from the nickname

Anagrams

• BYOD, Boyd, Doby, do by

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German

Etymology

Shortened from English bodysuit. Compare similar forms in other languages under body.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɔdi/

• Audio

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Noun

Body m (genitive Bodys, plural Bodys)

1. bodysuit; leotard (skin-tight, one-piece garment)

Further reading

• “Body” in Duden online