Messer

German (Berlin)

/ˈmɛsɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • knife

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German messer inherited from Old High German mezzeres inherited from *matisahs (food knife, knife used for cutting food).

Origin

*matisahs

Gloss

food knife, knife used for cutting food

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