Mouer

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

Noun

Mouer f

  1. (Moselle Franconian) wall

Luxembourgish

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈməʊ̯ɐ/
  • Rhymes: -əʊɐ

Etymology 1

From Old High German muor, from Proto-Germanic *mōraz. Cognate with German Moor, Dutch moer, English moor.

Noun

Mouer n (plural Moueren)

  1. moor
  2. swamp, marsh

Etymology 2

From French More, Maure, from Latin Maurus.

Noun

Mouer m (plural Moueren)

  1. Moor, blackamoor, negro
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