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This "dictionary" is a list of frequently used German words and expressions with their brief English equivalents. The words deal only with "Tracht" -- for example, cloyhing, jewelry, special events, animals, adjectives frequently used to describe Trachtlers, and expressions. Keep in mind that the pronunciation and exact meaning of the German word varies depending on where you are in Bavaria!

B
Bart	Whiskers or beard. Also refers to the bunches of hairs of some animals that are worn on the Charivari and on the hat.
Bauchbindung	Belt
Behang	Hanging decorations (such as worn on charivari)
Beinkleider	Man's pants or knickers
Biesen	a. Piping b. small decorative tucks or folds in fabric such as those near the bottom of aprons.
Binder or Bindl	Tie, cravat
Birkhahn	Black cock
Blaskapelle	Brass Band
Blamusik	Brass Band Music
Bluse(n)	Blouse(s)
Brauchtum	Customs of Folklore
Brautguertel	Bridal belt, a piece of jewelry worn around the hips by the bride; made of gold or silver; origins in the mid-1800s. Symbolizes togetherness or belonging and fertility.
Brosche	Broach; pin worn by men at the neck of their shirt.
Bua, Buam	Boy(s), refers to boys or men
Bundhose	Knickers
Bursche(n)	Young fellow(s)

C
Charivari, Charikekette, Charistecker	Char = things, Vari = assorted; refers to the jewelry from which hangs various pendants. May either be a chain (kette) across the mid-section or a pin (stecker) worn at the hip. Traditionally worn by men; recently adopted by woman to wear on dirndls only.

D
Dachs	Badger (Dashsbart - worn on a Charivari or as a hat ornament)
Dirndl(n)	a. Girl or woman b. Jumper style dress with blouse and apron. Origin based on everyday, work dress of the past.