Kröx

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle High German kriuze, from Old High German krūzi, from Latin crux. The -x has nothing in particular to do with the Latin form, but is due to Ripuarian velarisation. Kröx or *Krüx would be expected also in central Ripuarian (cf. Colognian Düx), but has somehow failed to establish itself in these dialects.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kʀøks/

Noun

Kröx n (plural Kröxer, diminutive Kröxje)

  1. (eastern Ripuarian) cross
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