houbitman

Old High German

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *haubidamann. Cognate with Old Dutch hōvitman, Old Saxon hōvidmann, and Old English hēafodmann. Equivalent to houbit- +‎ man.

Noun

houbitman m

  1. captain; leader, head
  2. main person

Descendants

  • Middle High German: houbetman
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