Hintersass

German (Berlin)

/ˈhɪntɐˌzas/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) villein
  • (Swiss) noncitizen resident

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German hindersæʒe prefix from German Sasse (occupant, dweller).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Sasse

Gloss

occupant, dweller

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