Poosche

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Paosje, Poasje (Dutch-based spelling)

Etymology

From Middle High German pāschen, originally a plural form, from Latin pascha. This word spread in the earlier Middle Ages from the diocese of Cologne to Dutch (compare Dutch Pasen) and Low German (compare Westphalian Paosken). In Central Franconian itself it soon came under pressure from the descendants of Old High German ōstarūn, which are otherwise general in High German.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɔːʃə/

Noun

Poosche m (plural Poosche) (Ripuarian; in Germany obsolete outside compounds)

1. Easter

   Synonym: Uustere

Derived terms

• Pooschdaach
• Pooschei

See also

• Chressfess, Chressdaach