Kraut

For other uses, see Kraut (disambiguation).

Kraut is a German word recorded in English from 1918 onwards as an ethnic slur for a German, particularly a German soldier during World War I and World War II.[1][2] Its earlier meaning in English was as a synonym for sauerkraut, a traditional Central and Eastern European food.[3]

  1. ^ Oxford English Dictionary. Second edition, 1989. "1. = SAUERKRAUT, SOURCROUT. Also attrib. and Comb. 2. (Often with capital initial.) A German, esp. a German soldier. Also attrib. and Comb. Derogatory."
  2. ^ "Kraut Definition & Meaning". Dictionary.com. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
  3. ^ Gazette, The (2007-09-22). "Sauerkraut rises above its humble origins". Canada.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2012. Retrieved 2012-02-09.