Body
See also: body
English
Alternative forms
- Bodie
Etymology
From Middle English body, probably a nickname for a corpulent person; and occupational surname from Middle English bode (“messenger”) + -y (diminutive ending). Equivalent to bode (“messenger, herald”) + -y.
Proper noun
Body
- A surname transferred from the nickname.
Proper noun
the Body
- (Cambridge University slang, archaic) Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
See also
- Bode
- Bodey
Anagrams
- BYOD, Boyd, Doby, do by
German
Etymology
Shortened from English bodysuit. Compare similar forms in other languages under body.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbɔdi/
Audio (file)
Noun
Body m (strong, genitive Bodys, plural Bodys)
- bodysuit; leotard (skin-tight, one-piece garment)
Declension
Declension of Body [masculine, strong]
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | ein | der | Body | die | Bodys |
| genitive | eines | des | Bodys | der | Bodys |
| dative | einem | dem | Body | den | Bodys |
| accusative | einen | den | Body | die | Bodys |
Further reading
- “Body” in Duden online