Möhn

Central Franconian

Alternative forms
  • Mehn, Mihn, Mihm (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

With dissimilation (as also in Middle Low German möne) from Old High German muoma, from Proto-West Germanic *mōmā.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /møːn/

Noun

Möhn f (plural Möhne)

  1. (Ripuarian) an older woman; not implying decrepitness, but having a mildly contemptuous tone
    • 2002, “Du bes die Stadt”‎performed by Bläck Fööss:
      Du bes en Jongfrau un en aale Möhn.
      Du bes uns Mamm un du blievs iwig schön.
      You [i.e. Cologne] are a virgin and an old woman.
      You are our mother and you stay beautiful for ever.
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