The Latin root theodiscus is actually just the latinised form of the Old High German thiutisk from Indo-European teuta and means "people". Similarly, Alemanni means "all men". The Saxons were named after their typical sword or fighting knive, the Seax or Sax. It's still discussed where the term "German" originates from.

[–] paschko_mato@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 months ago (3 children)

I thought German means spearman. Because some tribes fighted with the „Ger“, a spear or some special spear(?). Or is this only a theory?

[–] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

According to German Wikipedia, this theory, Germans are men with a Ger, is longer up to date.

[–] paschko_mato@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 months ago

Hah, man lernt nie aus!

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