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Multi-word Results
German Democratic Republic |
see "East Germany." |
German measles |
a mild contagious viral disease, characterized by swollen glands, fever, and a rash, and dangerous to fetuses in the first three months of pregnancy. |
German shepherd |
one of a breed of large dogs having a thick brownish or black coat, often used as guard dogs and as guide dogs for the blind; Alsatian. |
German silver |
any of several alloys of copper, zinc, and nickel used for utensils, drawing instruments, and the like; nickel silver. |
High German |
the dialects of the German language spoken in the central and southern parts of the country. (Cf. Low German.) [2 definitions] |
Low German |
a subbranch of Germanic, other than High German, that includes English, Dutch, Flemish, and Frisian. (Cf. High German.) [2 definitions] |
Middle High German |
the German language as it was spoken and written in central and southern Germany between 1100 A.D. and 1500 A.D. |
Middle Low German |
the German language as it was spoken and written in northern Germany from the eleventh to the fifteenth century. |
New High German |
the High German language since the sixteenth century. |
Old High German |
the German language as spoken and written in central and southern Germany between the eighth and twelfth centuries. |
Old Low German |
the German language as spoken and written in northern Germany before the twelfth century. |
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