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Künig
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Alemannic German
Alternative forms
gsw Chüng Keenig
Etymology
gsw ine-pro *ǵenh₁-
From gsw goh kuning, from gsw gem-pro *kuningaz, ultimately from gsw ine-pro *ǵenh₁- to produce, beget, give birth. Cognate with de König, pdt Kjennich, stq Köönich, nl koning, en king, and nb konge.
Noun
gsw noun m
gsw dated _ in Uri king
Usage notes
In Uri not in common use, but still seen in the names of inns, pubs, etc. gsw Keenig is the modern form; gsw Chüng is only used in the context of card games.
References
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gsw Occupations Government People