german.
Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister).
Meaning & usage
Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister).
brother-german
Being born to one’s blood aunt or uncle; a first (cousin).
cousin-german
Closely related, akin.
Where this word comes from
From Old French germain, from Latin germānus, from germen (“seed, sprout, bud”). See also germane, a formal variant which has survived in specific senses. Not related to the proper noun German.
A near relative.
Where this word comes from
From Old French germain, from Latin germānus, from germen (“seed, sprout, bud”). See also germane, a formal variant which has survived in specific senses. Not related to the proper noun German.
An elaborate round dance, often with a waltz movement.
A social party at which the german is danced.
Where this word comes from
From German (“of Germany”).
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