elbisch

German

Etymology 1

Elbe + -isch

Adjective

elbisch (strong nominative masculine singular elbischer, not comparable)

  1. (relational) of the Elbe; Elbian (of, located by or pertaining to the Elbe)
Derived terms

Etymology 2

Elb + -isch. Cognate to elfish.

Adjective

elbisch (strong nominative masculine singular elbischer, not comparable)

  1. elven, elfish
Declension

Further reading


Middle High German

Etymology

Derivative of Middle German word elbe meaning "elven".

Adjective

elbisch

  1. mental unsoundness caused by elbe (elves).

References

  • Marshall Jones Company (1930). Mythology of All Races Series, Volume 2 Eddic, Great Britain: Marshall Jones Company, 1930, pp. 220.
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