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Definition of Fraulein
1. Noun. A German courtesy title or form of address for an unmarried woman.
Category relationships: German, German Language, High German
Definition of Fraulein
1. Noun. A young German woman. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fraulein
1. a German governess [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fraulein
Literary usage of Fraulein
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine (1911)
"But fraulein Maria had eyes which saw everything, and yet saw nothing, and she
went on ... With the idea of discussing the affair with an outsider, fraulein ..."
2. All the Year Round by Charles Dickens (1870)
"Then the little fat woman, whom he had impetuously abandoned on seeing fraulein
Fanny, advanced, and there was an introduction; and then the bride and groom ..."
3. The United States Democratic Review by Conrad Swackhamer (1849)
"No, Francisca, I cannot have the honor of accompanying the fraulein. Leave me
to-day, in the possession of my senses, my fraulein, and dismiss me. ..."
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