Faddem

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Faam (northernmost Ripuarian), Vaam (westernmost Ripuarian)
• Foadem, Fodem (western Moselle Franconian)
• Fadem (eastern Moselle Franconian), Farem (Siegerland)

Etymology

From Old High German fadum, from Proto-West Germanic *faþm, from Proto-Germanic *faþmaz.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfadəm/

Noun

Faddem m (plural Fäddem, diminutive Fäddemche)

1. (most of Ripuarian) thread