Etymology

Owlglass

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Today it means: Till Eulenspiegel, a prankster character in German folklore, depicted with a pet owl and a mirror in his hand. Full definition →

German Eulenspiegel
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  1. German · calque ofEulenspiegel
  2. English todayOwlglass

Calque of German Eulenspiegel, equivalent to owl + glass.

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