Schauwecker

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

A German surname originating in the city of Reutlingen, from 'schauen' meaning 'to look' or 'to keep watch' and 'wecken' + -er, 'one who alerts' or 'raises the alarm'. The name thus denotes the duties of a sentinel, and dates back to the fortification of the city in the early 13th century.

Proper noun[edit]

Schauwecker m or f (proper noun, surname, masculine genitive Schauweckers or (with an article) Schauwecker, feminine genitive Schauwecker, plural Schauweckers or Schauwecker)

  1. a surname

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