Beitstad

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse Beitstǫð f, maybe from older *Beitisstǫð. Uncertain first part; last part from stǫð (“landing-place for boats”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²bɛ(ɪ)sta/, /²bɛɪːsta/

Proper noun

Beitstad m (definite Beitstaden)

1. A village and former municipality of Steinkjer, North Trøndelag, Norway

Usage notes

The definite form Beitstaden /²bɛ(ɪ)stan/ is traditionally used locally instead of the indefinite form.

Derived terms

• Beitstadfjorden

See also

• Innherad