Faddem
Central Franconian
Alternative forms
- Faam (northernmost Ripuarian), Vaam (westernmost Ripuarian)
- Foadem, Fodem (western Moselle Franconian)
- Fadem (eastern Moselle Franconian), Farem (Siegerland)
Etymology
From Old High German fadum, from Proto-West Germanic *faþm, from Proto-Germanic *faþmaz.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfadəm/
Noun
Faddem m (plural Fäddem, diminutive Fäddemche)
- (most of Ripuarian) thread