Fetzen

German (Berlin)

noun
Definitions
  • scrap, rag torn piece of fabric or paper
  • rags tattered clothing
  • (colloquial) low-quality, ill-fitting clothing
  • (Austria) work apron
  • (Austria) cleaning cloth, dustcloth
  • (Austria) a bad grade in school

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German vetze (rag, tatters).

Origin

Middle High German

vetze

Gloss

rag, tatters

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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