Nachtwächter

German (Berlin)

/ˈnaxtˌvɛçtɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) night watchman (a guard that protects cities at night)

Etymology

Compound from German Nacht (night) + German Wächter (guard, guardian).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Wächter

Gloss

guard, guardian

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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