Éierchen
Luxembourgish edit
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
From rebracketing of Néierchen, diminutive of Néier, archaic form of Nier (“kidney”). Perhaps reinforced by association with etymology 2 because kidneys may look like little ears. The neuter gender is secondary and due to the normal plural use. Compare German Nierchen (“kidney as food”).
Noun edit
Éierchen n (plural Éiercher)
Alternative forms edit
- Néierchen (archaic)
Related terms edit
Etymology 2 edit
Noun edit
Éierchen n (plural Éiercher)
- Diminutive of Ouer (“ear”)