Alter

German (Berlin)

/ˈaltər/, /ˈaltər/

noun
Definitions
  • age, old age
  • antiquity
  • epoch, age

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German alter inherited from Old High German altar inherited from Proto-Germanic *aldrą (life, age).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*aldrą

Gloss

life, age

Concept
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The body

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