South German: occupational name for a professional fencer or duelist from Middle High German vehten ‘to fence’. This may have denoted someone who fought for public entertainment at fairgrounds and markets.
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What is the origin of the name Fechter?
South German: occupational name for a professional fencer or duelist from Middle High German vehten ‘to fence’. This may have denoted someone who fought for public entertainment at fairgrounds and markets.