Kaanker

North Frisian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Related with regional German Kanker (“arachnid”, especially “harvestman”). Possibly from Proto-West Germanic *kankr (“crab”). See the etymology at koonker for more.

Noun

Kaanker m (plural Kaankers)

  1. (Sylt, dated) spider
    Synonym: Spen
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