miecz

Polish

Etymology

Inherited from Old Polish miecz, from Proto-Slavic *mečь. Further etymology unclear.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mjɛt͡ʂ/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛt͡ʂ
  • Syllabification: miecz

Noun

miecz m inan (diminutive mieczyk)

  1. sword (weapon)
  2. (nautical) centreboard

Declension

Derived terms

adjective
verb

References

    Further reading

    • miecz in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
    • miecz in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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