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Armeisen

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German

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Etymology 1

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From Arm (arm) +‎ Eisen (iron).

Noun

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Armeisen n (strong, genitive Armeisens, plural Armeisen)

  1. (obsolete) handcuff; chain for the arm
    Synonyms: Armfessel, Handfessel, Handschelle
Declension
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Etymology 2

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Based on the common, especially western German, merger of /ar/ and /aː/, probably influenced by Arbeit (work).

Noun

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Armeisen

  1. (rare) Misspelling of Ameisen (ants).