Alemannic
/ˌæləˈmænɪk/noun
Relating to the Alemanni, a confederation of Germanic peoples, or to their dialects.
Did you know?The name Alemanni is traditionally explained as a compound meaning “all men,” a political label that later became attached to a major Germanic dialect group.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*alamanniz
“A tribal name traditionally interpreted as “all men” or “men of all kinds””
Late Roman era
Latin
Alemanni
“The Alemanni, a confederation of Germanic peoples on Rome’s northeastern frontier”
Old High German
OHG
Alamanni
“The Alemanni as a people and regional identity”
Middle English
English
Alamannic
“Pertaining to the Alemanni or their territory and speech”
Modern English
English
Alemannic
“Relating to the Alemanni or the Alemannic dialect group”