Löck
Central Franconian
Alternative forms
- Lück (Kölsch, northernmost Ripuarian), Lüü (western Ripuarian)
- Lie (Siegerland), Leut, Lütt (parts of Eifel, former also northern Westerwald), Lekt (westernmost Eifel)
- Leit (most of Moselle Franconian)
Etymology
From Middle High German lǖde, from Old High German liudī, West Central German form of liutī. The word underwent the regular Ripuarian velarisation -iud- → -ügd- → -ögg-.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /løk/
Noun
Löck (plurale tantum, diminutive Löckcher)