adel

Norwegian

/ˈɑ̀ːdel/

noun

Definitions

nobility

Etymology

Derived from Middle Low German adel (noble descent, nobility).

Origin

Middle Low German

adel

Gloss

noble descent, nobility

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

Adel German
Prädialadel German
adelsmann Norwegian Bokmål
adelsmerke Norwegian Bokmål
mann Norwegian Bokmål
merke Norwegian Bokmål
*aþalaz Proto-Germanic
adal Old High German
adel Middle Low German
*athal Old Saxon
athal Old Saxon
adel Old Swedish