Wallis

English

Etymology

The surname is an Old English byname for a Welshman or Breton, from Old French waleis "foreign".

Proper noun

Wallis

  1. An English ethnic surname​ for someone with Welsh ancestry.
  2. An alternative name (the German name) for Valais (the French name).

See also

German

Pronunciation
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Proper noun

Wallis ? (genitive Wallis)

  1. Wales
  2. Valais, canton of Switzerland

Derived terms
  • Walliser
  • wallisisch
  • Walliserland

Luxembourgish

Etymology

Borrowed from French valise.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈvɑlis/

Noun

Wallis f (plural Wallissen)

  1. suitcase
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