Faust
English
Etymology
After Johann Georg Faust, German magician and alchemist.
Proper noun
Faust
- A magician and alchemist of German lore who sold his soul to the Devil for knowledge and power.
- A hamlet in Alberta, Canada
Derived terms
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German
Etymology
From Middle High German fūst, vūst, voust, from Old High German fūst.
Pronunciation
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Noun
Faust f (genitive Faust, plural Fäuste, diminutive Fäustchen n)
Declension
Derived terms
Hunsrik
Etymology
From Middle High German fūst, vūst, voust, from Old High German fūst.
Pronunciation
Noun
Faust f (plural Feist, diminutive Feistche)
- fist
- Willst-du mein Faust in deim Gesicht?
- Do you want my fist in your face?
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