Body
See also: body
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
- As an English surname, from Middle English body, probably a nickname for a corpulent person; and occupational surname from Middle English bode (“messenger”) + -y (diminutive ending). Equivalent to bode (“messenger, herald”) + -y.
- As a French surname, variant of Bodin.
- As a Hungarian surname Bódy, variant of Bódi, Bodi.
Proper noun
Body
- A surname transferred from the nickname.
Proper noun
the Body
- (Cambridge University slang, archaic) Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
See also
- Bode
- Bodey
Anagrams
German
Etymology
Shortened from English bodysuit. Compare similar forms in other languages under body.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbɔdi/
Audio: (file)
Noun
Body m (strong, genitive Bodys, plural Bodys)
Declension
Declension of Body [masculine, strong]
Further reading
- “Body” in Duden online