Wiev
Central Franconian
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle High German wīf, northern variant of wīp, from Proto-West Germanic *wīb.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Wiev n (plural Wiever, diminutive Wievje)
Usage notes
[edit]- As in Standard German, the simplex has a negative tone without being utterly abusive. The diminutive is affectionate, but in a not particularly respectful macho way.
Derived terms
[edit]Low German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle Low German wîf, from Old Saxon wīf, from Proto-West Germanic *wīb, from Proto-Germanic *wībą. Cognate with English wife.
Noun
[edit]Wiev n (plural Wieven) (German Low German)
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- Ripuarian Franconian
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- Low German terms derived from Middle Low German
- Low German terms inherited from Old Saxon
- Low German terms derived from Old Saxon
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