Dolch

German

Etymology

15th century (dolch, tolch Cod. 44 A 8 1452; dollich), together with Degen (dagger) replacing Middle High German mezzer (Messer). Apparent loan from a West Slavic tulich.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɔlx/, [d̥ɔlx], [dɔlç]
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Noun

Dolch m (genitive Dolches or Dolchs, plural Dolche)

  1. dagger

Declension

  • erdolchen
  • Dolchstoss
  • Ritualdolch

Further reading

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