Re: Putzlien (etymology)
Your understanding is mostly correct in terms of the word putzen meaning "cleaning" in modern German, but the medieval use of Putz (especially in Putzlein) carries a different meaning. In this context, Putzlein likely refers to a "small lump" or "small piece" based on its Middle High German origins, and over time, it became a name. This name could have been a nickname that eventually became hereditary.
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Putzlein (etymology  ·  (Is-rah-el) Israelle  ·  12/15/2024, 8:59 AM
Re: Putzlien (etymology  ·  elbowin  ·  12/16/2024, 6:40 AM
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Re: Putzlien (etymology)  ·  Robert  ·  12/15/2024, 11:42 PM
Re: Putzlien (etymology)  ·  (Is-rah-el) Israelle  ·  12/16/2024, 5:43 AM
Re: Putzlien (etymology)  ·  Robert  ·  12/17/2024, 2:53 AM
Re: Putzlien (etymology  ·  The Rizzler  ·  12/15/2024, 9:23 AM
Re: Putzlien (etymology  ·  (Is-rah-el) Israelle  ·  12/15/2024, 10:02 AM