Möhn

Möhn

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Mehn, Mihn, Mihm (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

With dissimilation (as also in Middle Low German möne) from Old High German muoma, from Proto-Germanic *mōmǭ.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /møːn/

Noun

Möhn f (plural Möhne)

1. (Ripuarian) an older woman; not implying decrepitness, but having a mildly contemptuous tone
   • 2002, “Du bes die Stadt”‎, performed by Bläck Fööss:

     Du bes en Jongfrau un en aale Möhn.
     Du bes uns Mamm un du blievs iwig schön.

     You [i.e. Cologne] are a virgin and an old woman.
     You are our mother and you stay beautiful for ever.