Krohn

English translation: Krohn

10:12 Jun 3, 2001
Norwegian to English translations [Non-PRO]
Norwegian term or phrase: Krohn
surname supposedly of Norwegian origin
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English translation:Krohn
Explanation:
Crane is an English nickname from the bird, derived from Old English cranuc = crane, heron (heron wasn't a separate word until the 1300's). It described the tall, thin man with the long legs. German cognates include Karnch, Kranich, Krohn ; the Low German form is Krahn ; Dutch = Kraan; Flemish = De Craen . German diminutive forms are Kränkel, Krenkel .

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Krohn


Explanation:
Crane is an English nickname from the bird, derived from Old English cranuc = crane, heron (heron wasn't a separate word until the 1300's). It described the tall, thin man with the long legs. German cognates include Karnch, Kranich, Krohn ; the Low German form is Krahn ; Dutch = Kraan; Flemish = De Craen . German diminutive forms are Kränkel, Krenkel .

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    Reference: http://www.hermes.spaceports.com/~webgen/cg_origem_c.htm
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