Body

See also: body

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English body, probably a nickname for a corpulent person; and occupational surname from Middle English bode (“messenger”) + -y (diminutive ending). Equivalent to bode (“messenger, herald”) +‎ -y.

Proper noun

Body

  1. A surname transferred from the nickname.

Proper noun

the Body

  1. (Cambridge University slang, archaic) Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.

See also

Anagrams

German

Etymology

Shortened from English bodysuit. Compare similar forms in other languages under body.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔdi/
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Noun

Body m (strong, genitive Bodys, plural Bodys)

  1. bodysuit; leotard (skin-tight, one-piece garment)

Declension
Declension of Body [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Body die Bodys
genitive eines des Bodys der Bodys
dative einem dem Body den Bodys
accusative einen den Body die Bodys

Further reading
  • “Body” in Duden online
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