Bann

See also: bann

English

Etymology

From Irish an Bhanna (“the river goddess”), from ban (“woman”) + dia (“goddess, deity”).

Proper noun

Bann

  1. A river in Northern Ireland, which flows through Lough Neagh.
  2. A river in southeastern Ireland.

Derived terms

References
  • "Place Names NI - Home". Placenamesni.org.

German

Etymology

From Middle High German and Old High German ban, from the root of bannen (“to outlaw, banish”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ban/
  • Rhymes: -an
  • Audio(file)

Noun

Bann m (strong, genitive Bannes or Banns, plural Banne)

  1. jurisdiction
  2. ban, proscription
  3. excommunication
  4. spell, enchantment, influence, magic, magical effect
  5. (historical) a regiment of Hitler Youth or the SS.

Declension
Declension of Bann [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Bann die Banne
genitive eines des Bannes, Banns der Banne
dative einem dem Bann, Banne1 den Bannen
accusative einen den Bann die Banne

1Now uncommon, see notes.

Derived terms

Further reading

Luxembourgish

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ban/, [bɑn]
    Rhymes: -ɑn

Noun

Bann m (plural Bänn)

  1. communal district
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