Kaiser

German (Berlin)

/ˈkaɪ̯zɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • emperor ruler of certain monarchies, highest monarch

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German keiser inherited from Old High German keisur inherited from Proto-Germanic *kaisaraz.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*kaisaraz

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