edel

German (Berlin)

/ˈʔeːdl̩/

adj
Definitions
  • (of people) noble having a noble character
  • (of people) noble being a member of the nobility
  • (of deeds) noble
  • (of things) elegant, classy, high-quality

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German edel inherited from Old High German adal (noble, nobility) inherited from Proto-Germanic *aþalaz (noble).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*aþalaz

Gloss

noble

Concept
Semantic Field

Social and political relations

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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