German

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Middle Low German [Term?]. Derived from the noun kotte, kōte (hut, cottage), whence German Kate (hut). Compare English cotter.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkœtɐ/
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Noun

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Kötter m (strong, genitive Kötters, plural Kötter)

  1. tenant; cotter (farmer who dwells and works on a parcel of a wealthier farmer’s land)

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