Prussian
/ˈprʌʃən/noun
Relating to Prussia, the former German kingdom and state, or to its people, culture, or style.
Did you know?The name ultimately comes from the Old Prussians, a Baltic people whose ethnonym was adopted by German rulers long after the original Prussian language and culture were largely replaced.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Baltic
Baltic
*Prūsai
“The Old Prussians, a Baltic people of the southeastern Baltic coast.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Prūssia
“Prussia, the land associated with the Prussians.”
Middle High German
German
Prūßen
“Prussians; inhabitants of Prussia.”
15th Century
English
Prusian
“A Prussian; relating to Prussia.”
Modern English
English
Prussian
“Relating to Prussia or its people, especially the former kingdom of Prussia.”