Herd

German (Berlin)

/heːrt/

noun
Definitions
  • cooker; stove
  • (by restriction) hob; cooktop
  • (dated) fireplace, hearth
  • (figuratively) the household as the traditional workplace of women

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German hert inherited from Old High German herd.

Origin

Old High German

herd

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