Cimbrian

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Etymology

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From Middle High German klager, from Old High German chlagari, equivalent to khlaagan (to wail, cry) +‎ -ar. Cognate with German Kläger (plaintiff), from an alternate Middle High German form.

Noun

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khlaagar m (plural khlaagarfeminine khlaagaren)

  1. (Sette Comuni) crier, crybaby
    Klóop net aname khlaagar.Don't listen to a crybaby.

Declension

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References

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  • “khlaagar” in Martalar, Umberto Martello, Bellotto, Alfonso (1974) Dizionario della lingua Cimbra dei Sette Communi vicentini, 1st edition, Roana, Italy: Instituto di Cultura Cimbra A. Dal Pozzo