Body
See also: body
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From Middle English body, probably a nickname for a corpulent person; and occupational surname from Middle English bode (“messenger”) + -y (diminutive ending). Equivalent to bode (“messenger, herald”) + -y.
Proper noun edit
Body
- A surname transferred from the nickname.
Proper noun edit
the Body
See also edit
Anagrams edit
German edit
Etymology edit
Shortened from English bodysuit. Compare similar forms in other languages under body.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Body m (strong, genitive Bodys, plural Bodys)
Declension edit
Declension of Body [masculine, strong]
Further reading edit
- “Body” in Duden online