Old High German

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Etymology

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From an earlier form corresponding to early medieval Latin Baiovarii, Baioarii, of uncertain origin; possibly corresponding to the demonym Boii + Proto-West Germanic *-wari (inhabitant, dweller). The name is not mentioned anywhere prior to the mid-sixth century, suggesting a Late Antique origin.

Proper noun

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Beiara n

  1. Bavaria
  2. Bavarians

Descendants

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  • Middle High German: Beieren, Baiern

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