Feminine
Ricke
Meaning
female roe deer
Concepts
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈrɪkə/
Etymology
In summary
18th century, derived from Reh, probably on the model of Zicke (“she-goat”); compare the synonym Geiß (literally “goat”). Cognate with Middle Low German rigge (“doe, young cow”).
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