Sauer
English
Etymology 1
German surname, from Middle High German sur (“sour”) (modern German sauer).
Statistics
- According to the 2010 United States Census, Sauer is the 2364th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 15430 individuals. Sauer is most common among White (94.92%) individuals.
Proper noun
Sauer
- A river in Europe that flows for 173 km (103 mi) through Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany; it empties into the Moselle near Wasserbillig.
Hunsrik
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsaʊ̯ɐ/
Noun
Sauer n (plural Saure)
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Further reading
Luxembourgish
Etymology
Named for its acidity, from sauer.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈzɑʊ̯ɐ/
References
- Publications de la Société pour la recherche et la conservation des monuments historiques dans le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, vol. X, Luxembourg, 1855, « Noms des rivières et ruisseaux du Luxembourg grand-ducal »
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