Wedder

See also: wedder

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Wäer (westernmost Ripuarian)
• Wäder, Weader (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

From Old High German *wedar, northern variant of wetar.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋɛdʌ/

Noun

Wedder n (no plural, diminutive Wedderche)

1. (most dialects of Ripuarian) weather

   Bei däm Wedder john ich net vür de Dür.

   I won’t set foot out the door in this weather.

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Pennsylvania German

Etymology

Compare German Wetter, Dutch weer, English weather.

Noun

Wedder n (plural Wedder)

1. weather
2. storm, thunderstorm