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Etymology edit

From grunn +‎ stein.

Noun edit

grunnstein m (definite singular grunnsteinen, indefinite plural grunnsteiner, definite plural grunnsteinene)

  1. a foundation stone (of a building; also used figuratively)

Usage notes edit

Also spelt grunnsten, possibly mainly in Riksmål.

References edit

Norwegian Nynorsk edit

Etymology edit

From grunn +‎ stein.

Noun edit

grunnstein m (definite singular grunnsteinen, indefinite plural grunnsteinar, definite plural grunnsteinane)

  1. a foundation stone (of a building; also used figuratively)

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