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Dictionary of localisms

by Stefanie Hansen

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My heritage- our future: Dictionary of localisms
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Curious and unique words
of our region
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...is a common salute typical of our regional carnival (Cologne and surroundings).
Alaaf!
Literally, "All af" - which dates back to 1550- meant alles ab - everything down, or everything else falls below it. The cry referred to the bishop, the mayor, or the Cologne region, so people also called "All af Kölle" - everything else under Cologne, meaning "Cologne above everything else". Today, people also call "Kölle Alaaf".
Bützche or Bützje
is a friendly kiss on the cheek
Pänz
... is a common word for ,,children / kids"
Melina, Stella Maria and Jolie
Kamelle
... is a common word for sweets which are distributed at carnival.
Melina, Stella Maria and Jolie
Plümmo
... is a common word for feather blanket.
Melina, Stella Maria and Jolie
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