German

German
German [jʉr′mən]
n.
[ME (only in pl.) < ML Germanus < L, prob. < Celt]
1. a person born or living in Germany
2. the West Germanic language spoken chiefly in Germany, Austria, and certain parts of Switzerland, technically called New High German: see also OLD HIGH GERMAN, MIDDLE HIGH GERMAN, HIGH GERMAN, LOW GERMAN
3. [g-]
a) a complicated dance for many couples in which partners are changed often
b) a party at which the german is danced
adj.
of Germany or its people, language, or culture

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