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Lüch
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Appendix:Variations of "luch"
Central Franconian
Alternative forms
gmw-cfr Löch Kölsch; gmw-cfr Löjje Lüjje Lühe older Ripuarian forms preserved locally
gmw-cfr Lich Liech Leech Moselle Franconian; gmw-cfr Lijje Liehe Leje older forms
Etymology
gmw-cfr goh gmw-pro
Backformed from the older form in gmw-cfr -e, itself from gmw-cfr gmh lügen lügen(e). In Moselle Franconian with its lack of front-rounded vowels, the vowel was often adapted to the underlying verb.
Pronunciation
gmw-cfr /lyɕ/
Noun
gmw-cfr noun f plural Lüjje gmw-cfr most of _ Ripuarian
gmw-cfr chiefly in the plural lie falsehood
gmw-cfr Verzäll mer doch keen Lüjje! Don’t tell me such lies!
Related terms
gmw-cfr leje