Poles of the 17th century assumed that "szlachta" came from the German "schlachten" ("to slaughter" or "to butcher"); also suggestive is the German "Schlacht" ("battle"). Early Polish historians thought the term may have derived from the name of the legendary proto-Polish chief, Lech, mentioned in Polish and Czech writings.
Poles of the 17th century assumed that " szlachta " came from the German " schlachten " ( " to slaughter " or " to butcher " ) ; also suggestive is the German " Schlacht " ( " battle " ) . Early Polish historians thought the term may have derived from the name of the legendary proto - Polish chief , Lech , mentioned in Polish and Czech writings .
What does schlachtan mean in german?
What does schlachtan mean in german ?
("to slaughter" or "to butcher")
("to slaughter" or "to butcher")