Wedder

See also: wedder

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

  • Wäer (westernmost Ripuarian)
  • Wäder, Weader (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

From Old High German *wedar, northern variant of wetar.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɛdʌ/

Noun

Wedder n (no plural, diminutive Wedderche)

  1. (most dialects of Ripuarian) weather
    Bei däm Wedder john ich net vür de Dür.
    I won’t set foot out the door in this weather.

Pennsylvania German

Etymology

Compare German Wetter, Dutch weer, English weather.

Noun

Wedder n (plural Wedder)

  1. weather
  2. storm, thunderstorm
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