Härjott

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Central Franconian[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Här (“Lord”) +‎ Jott (“God”). Compare German Herrgott.

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Härjott m

  1. (Ripuarian) God; the Lord
    De Minsche luure der en de Ooge, ävver der Härjott süht der en et Hätz.
    People look into your eyes, but God sees into your heart.

Usage notes[edit]

  • This is the normal word for God. The synonym Jott is used chiefly with some apposition or other specification.
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