khsell

Cimbrian

Etymology

From Middle High German geselle, from Old High German gisellio (“companion”), from Proto-Germanic *gasaljô (“housemate, companion”). Cognate with German Geselle.

Noun

khsell m (plural khselle)

1. (Sette Comuni) friend

   an khsell bon maindarn ― a friend of mine

   aitel guute khselle ― very good friends

Further reading

• “khsell” 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