Meaning Of The Word High German

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What's The Definition Of High German?

High German in American English
the group of West Germanic dialects spoken in central and S Germany
noun: the group of West Germanic languages that in a. d. c400–c500 underwent the second consonant shift described by Grimm's Law

High German in British English
noun: the standard German language, historically developed from the form of West Germanic spoken in S Germany

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