Where does “Spitzel” come from?
Spitzel (German) comes from German spitz, from Old High German spizzi.
Spitzel (German): diminutive of Spitz; informant
Definitions
- diminutive of Spitz; informant
Ancestry of “Spitzel”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | German | spitz | pointed, pointy; sharp; spiky |
| 2 | Old High German | spizzi | — |
Words derived from “Spitzel”