Meck

See also: meck and Méck

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Möck (Ripuarian)

Etymology

From Old High German mugga.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mek/

Noun

Meck f (plural Megge, diminutive Meggelche)

1. (all of Moselle Franconian) a thin-bodied flying insect, particularly a mosquito, also a crane fly, gnat, or midge
2. (southern Moselle Franconian) a fly

Synonyms

• (fly): Fleech (northern Moselle Franconian, Ripuarian)