Pferch

German (Berlin)

/pfɛrç/, [pfɛʁç], [fɛʁç], [pfɛrç]

noun
Definitions
  • a small, fenced-in plot of land, usually for livestock; a pen; a fold

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German pferrich inherited from Old High German pherrich (enclosure, fence) inherited from Proto-Germanic *parrikaz (enclosure, fence) derived from Latin parricus.

Origin

Latin

parricus

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