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Handgriff
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German
Etymology
Modern meanings since the 16th century. From de gmh *hantgrif (only attested as gmh hantgrift f the laying on of hands), from (de goh hantgrif m handful, handgrip, from de gmw-pro *handugripi handgrip. Equivalent to de Hand Griff.
Pronunciation
de /ˈhantˌɡʁɪf/
de De-Handgriff.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
m,(e)s
handgrip
Declension
m,(e)s
Further reading
Pennsylvania German
Etymology
Compound of pdc Hand Griff hand grip. Compare en handgrip.
Noun
pdc noun m plural Handgriffe
grip of a hand
handle