Öse
German
Etymology
First attested in the 15th century in Central German ōse, Middle Low German ōse. Since the word is seemingly of northern origin, it may be derived via Old Saxon *ōsi, from Proto-Germanic *ansijō (“loop, handle”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ensehᵃ- (“loop, hook, handle”). Alternatively, it may be derived from the cognate of German Ohr (“ear”); compare Öhr (“eye of the needle”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈøːzə/
Audio (file)
Noun
Öse f (genitive Öse, plural Ösen)
- eye (fitting consisting of a loop of a solid material, suitable for receiving a hook)
Declension
Further reading
- Öse in Duden online
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