The early recorded form of the High German language, spoken from the 8th century to the 12th century.

Concerning the Old High German language.

in, of or relating to Low German

A West Germanic language spoken in Low (i.e. Northern) Germany and north-eastern parts of the Netherlands, and formerly also in large parts of eastern and north-eastern Europe, which developed out of Middle Low German from Old Saxon; often treated as a dialect group of German (or Dutch) for convenience, but widely recognized as a separate language.

(obsolete except in set terms) Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister). / (obsolete except in set terms) Being born to one’s blood aunt or uncle, a first (cousin).

(obsolete) A near relative.

An elaborate round dance, often with a waltz movement. / A social party at which the german is danced.

Concerning the Middle High German language.

An ancestor to the modern (High) German language, spoken from 1050 to about 1500. Some linguists prefer to use 1350 as the end of the Middle High German period, calling the period from 1350 to 1650 Early New High German in a broad sense.

(now,, possibly offensive) Blattella germanica; Croton bug.