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Dummerjan
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German
Alternative forms
de Dummrian
Etymology
de dummer Jan stupid John (16th century). The optionally lengthened vowel as well as the byform above are due to influence of de Grobian, de Schlendrian (of different formation).
Pronunciation
de /ˈdʊmɐˌja(ː)n/
de De-Dummerjan.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
m,s,e:s
de informal dated dunce, idiot
de Dummkopf Dumpfbacke Holzkopf Idiot Schwachkopf Schwachmat Tölpel Trottel Vollpfosten northern Dösbaddel Döskopp southern Depp Vollkoffer
Declension
m,s,e:s
Related terms
de Liederjan
Further reading