Germanish

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Germanic.

   • [...] till at last it wrote in a Germanish hand, with the m's and the r's and the l's all exactly alike, [...]
   • The new Italian Roman Empire and the new germanish-German Reich are actually the oldest of presences.
2. 2

   German.

   • "What's dis about Peggy readin Germanish books? Sure she can't understand the Germanish language," he said in an irreverent, mocking tone.
3. 3

   Of, like, or resembling anything German

   Of, like, or resembling anything German; German-like; somewhat German.

   • […] at everyone in uniform, and stole anything Germanish that they could pry loose.
   • He had a grand stage presence, a voice noble in quality and in volume, a fine dramatic style of singing, with tragic power, and humor, too, although these were rather Germanish; […]
   • The sharp-nosed round-cheeked dead-eyed nurse with a weird Germanish accent that would sell Gately little sampler bottles […]

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