frau
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• noun
A German title of courtesy or form of address for an adult woman, traditionally a married woman, equivalent to Mrs. or Ms.
"The diplomat greeted Frau Schmidt warmly upon arriving at the conference in Berlin."
A married woman, housewife, or adult woman, especially one who is German (often used humorously or informally in English).
"In the novel, the kindly village frau offered the weary travelers fresh bread and warm soup."
Word Nuance & Usage
When used as a title or polite form of address before a German surname, the word is capitalized (Frau); when used playfully or informally in English to refer to a wife or woman, it is typically lowercase.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from German Frau ('woman, wife, Mrs.'), which descends from Middle High German vrouwe ('lady, mistress') and Old High German frouwa ('lady').
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