Where does “Fräulein” come from?
Fräulein (German) comes from Middle High German vrouwelīn — mistress, young unmarried noblewoman.
Fräulein (German): Diminutive of Frau; miss; miss, young woman
Definitions
- Diminutive of Frau; miss; miss, young woman
Ancestry of “Fräulein”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle High German | vrouwelīn | mistress, young unmarried noblewoman |