Harnisch
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Etymology
Proper noun
Harnisch (plural Harnisches)
- A surname from German.
Statistics
- According to the 2010 United States Census, Harnisch is the 38332nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 578 individuals. Harnisch is most common among White (96.19%) individuals.
Further reading
- Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Harnisch”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 2, New York: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 133.
Etymology
From Middle High German harnasch, harnisch, from Old French hernois. Usually derived from an Old Norse *hernest (“army equipment”), from herr (“army”) + nest (“provisions”) (from Proto-Germanic *nesaną (“to heal, recover”)), the former related with German Heer.
A less likely derivation is from Old Breton hoiarn (“iron”), from Proto-Brythonic *hijarn, from Proto-Celtic *īsarnom, related with German Eisen.
Pronunciation
Noun
Harnisch m (strong, genitive Harnischs or Harnisches, plural Harnische)
- (usually) armour covering the torso of a medieval knight
- Synonym: Brustpanzer
- (broader sense) the entire suit of armour
Declension
Declension of Harnisch [masculine, strong]
1Now rare, see notes.
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