Geisel

German (Berlin)

/ˈɡaɪ̯zl̩/

noun
Definitions
  • hostage

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German gīsel inherited from Old High German gīsal inherited from *gīsl inherited from Proto-Germanic *gīslaz (pledge, hostage).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*gīslaz

Gloss

pledge, hostage

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