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Central Franconian
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *kuningaz (compare German König).
Pronunciation
Noun
Künning m (plural Künninge)
- (some dialects, including Kölsch Ripuarian) king, King (ruler of a kingdom)
Dä Künning vun Spanie heiß Juan Carlos.- The King of Spain is called Juan Carlos.
- (some dialects, including Kölsch Ripuarian) king (chess piece)
Schachmatt ess, wenn dinge Künning jekräje weed, ejal wo de en hendeis.- A checkmate comes about when your king will be caught wherever you put him.
- (some dialects, including Kölsch Ripuarian) king (card)
Nohm Ass ess d’r Künning die hüchste Kaat em Spill.- After the ace, the king is the next highest card in the game.
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