Kneng

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Kning (chiefly Kölsch), Kaneng, Kaning (rare variants)
• Kanein (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch conijn, from Old French conin, from Latin cuniculus.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kneŋ/

Noun

Kneng n or m (plural Kneng, diminutive Knengche)

1. (most of Ripuarian) rabbit

   Synonym: (loosely) Has

   Wie mir zwei jonk wore, ha’ mer et jedrevve wie de Kneng.

   When the two of us were young, we used to do it like rabbits.

Usage notes

• Mostly neuter, in western dialects also masculine; compare Limburgish knien m.