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Möhn
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Central Franconian
Alternative forms
gmw-cfr Mehn Mihn Mihm Moselle Franconian
Etymology
gmw-cfr gem-pro 1
With dissimilation (as also in gml möne) from gmw-cfr goh muoma, from gmw-cfr gmw-pro *mōmā.
Pronunciation
gmw-cfr /møːn/
Noun
gmw-cfr noun f plural Möhne
gmw-cfr Ripuarian an older woman; not implying decrepitness, but having a mildly contemptuous tone
gmw-cfr 2002 Du bes die Stadt w:Bläck Fööss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c30Sg-4U-WU Du bes en Jongfrau un en aale Möhn. Du bes uns Mamm un du blievs iwig schön. You [i.e. Cologne] are a virgin and an old woman. You are our mother and you stay beautiful for ever.
Descendants
lb Mimm