Essel

Central Franconian

Alternative forms
  • Äsel, Esel (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

From Middle High German esel, from Old High German esil, from late Proto-Germanic *asiluz, which is borrowed from Late Latin asellus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɛzəl/

Noun

Essel m (plural Essele, diminutive Esselche)

  1. (Ripuarian) donkey; ass
    Nen Essel schängk der ander Lankuhr.
    A donkey calls another long-ear. (A saying.)
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