Anstand

German (Berlin)

/ˈan.ʃtant/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) decency, manners
  • (countable) An interruption or break during stalking hunting while moving silently and stealthily.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German anstand (ceasefire, delay).

Origin

Middle High German

anstand

Gloss

ceasefire, delay

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