Millimetternich

English edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from German Millimetternich, in reference to Dollfuss's diminutive stature. Equivalent to a blend of millimetre +‎ Metternich.

Proper noun edit

Millimetternich

(derogatory) Nickname for Engelbert Dollfuss, Austrofascist dictator of Austria.

German edit

Etymology edit

Blend of Millimeter (“millimetre”) +‎ Metternich, in reference to Dollfuss's diminutive stature.

Proper noun edit

Millimetternich m (proper noun, strong, genitive Millimetternichs)

(derogatory) Nickname for Engelbert Dollfuss, Austrofascist dictator of Austria.

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