Senn

See also: senn and Sënn

English

Etymology

South German surname for a dairy farmer, probably related to Sahne (“cream”).

Proper noun

Senn

1. A surname.

Derived terms

• sennin

Anagrams

• NNES, NNSE, Nens

Central Franconian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /zen/ (but singulars may be distinguishable by tone)

Etymology 1

From Middle High German and Old High German sin, from Proto-West Germanic *sinn.

Alternative forms

• Sonn, Sönn (Eifel)

Noun

Senn m (plural Senn)

1. (most dialects) sense
2. (most dialects) mind

Usage notes

• The plural may be distinguished from the singular by tone.

Etymology 2

From Middle High German sunde, from Old High German *sunda, northern variant of sunta.

Alternative forms

• Söng, Sönd (most of Ripuarian)
• Sönn (south-western Ripuarian)

Noun

Senn f (plural Senn or Senne)

1. (Moselle Franconian) sin