Wichtel

German (Berlin)

noun
Definitions
  • (folklore) A gnome, dwarf small industrious creature, often looking like an old man
  • A secret Santa person who gives one an anonymous gift

Etymology

Suffix from German Wicht (little creature, scoundrel, wretch, kobold, wight).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Wicht

Gloss

little creature, scoundrel, wretch, kobold, wight

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