Kröx

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

Kröcks (variant spelling)
Krütz (central and western Ripuarian)
Kreiz (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

From Middle High German kriuze, from Old High German krūzi, from Latin crux. The -x has nothing in particular to do with the Latin form, but is due to Ripuarian velarisation. Kröx or *Krüx would be expected also in central Ripuarian (cf. Colognian Düx), but has somehow failed to establish itself in these dialects.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /kʀøks/

Noun

Kröx n (plural Kröxer, diminutive Kröxje)

(eastern Ripuarian) cross