Masculine
Feldwebel
Meaning
sergeant (noncommissioned officer)
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfɛltˌveːbəl/
Etymology
From earlier Feldweibel, a compound of Feld (“field”) + Weibel (“usher”). The modern vocalism is East Central German, probably standardised (outside Switzerland) to avoid the resemblance to Weib (“woman, wife”).
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