Faust

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English

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Etymology

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After Johann Georg Faust, German magician and alchemist.

Proper noun

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Faust

  1. A magician and alchemist of German lore who sold his soul to the Devil for knowledge and power.
  2. A hamlet in Alberta, Canada.

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See also

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Anagrams

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German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German fūst, vūst, voust, from Old High German fūst.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /faʊ̯st/
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Noun

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Faust f (genitive Faust, plural Fäuste, diminutive Fäustchen n)

  1. fist
    auf eigene Faust
    on one's own

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Further reading

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Hunsrik

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Etymology

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From Middle High German fūst, vūst, voust, from Old High German fūst.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Faust f (plural Feist, diminutive Feistche)

  1. fist
    Willst du meine Faust in deinem Gesicht?
    Do you want my fist in your face?

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