Dietrich.
a male given name from Middle High German, equivalent to English Derek
Meaning & usage
a male given name from Middle High German, equivalent to English Derek
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German Dietrich, from Old High German Diotrih, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *Þeudōrīks.
a surname transferred from the given name
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German Dietrich, from Old High German Diotrih, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *Þeudōrīks.
picklock
Where this word comes from
Late Middle High German dieterich, related to the name, perhaps used as thieves' slang (as a Christian name) to veil "false key." Compare similar semantic evolution in Italian grimaldello. Also see Swedish Dirk, dyrk.
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