An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Annotated/Lampe

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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, L
by Friedrich Kluge, translated by John Francis Davis

Lampe

Lamprete

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This annotated version expands the abbreviations in the original entry Lampe.

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2567762An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, L — LampeJohn Francis DavisFriedrich Kluge

Lampe, feminine, ‘lamp,’ from the equivalent Middle High German lampe, feminine, which is formed from French lampe (Greek λαμπάξ), whence also English lamp. Compare Ampel. —

Lampe, masculine, ‘hare,’ is probably a pet term for Lamprecht, Lantbrecht, Lambert; its relation to French lapin, Dutch lamprei, ‘rabbit,’ is obscure.