Bann

See also: bann

English

Proper noun

Bann

  1. A river in Northern Ireland, which flows through Lough Neagh.
  2. A river in southeast Ireland.

German

Etymology

From Old High German [Term?].

Pronunciation
  • Audio(file)
  • Rhymes: -an

Noun

Bann m (genitive Banns or Bannes, plural Banne)

  1. jurisdiction
  2. ban, proscription
  3. excommunication
  4. spell, enchantment, influence, magic, magical effect
  5. (historical) a regiment of Hitler Youth or the SS.

Declension
Declension of Bann
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Bann die Banne
genitive eines des Bannes,
Banns		 der Banne
dative einem dem Bann,
Banne1		 den Bannen
accusative einen den Bann die Banne
1Now uncommon, see notes

Derived terms
  • Bannbrief, Bannbulle, bannen, Bannkreis, etc.

Further reading
  • Bann in Duden online

Luxembourgish

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ban/, [bɑn]
    Rhymes: -ɑn

Noun

Bann m (plural Bänn)

  1. communal district
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