Bessa

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Definite form; related to besse (“bear”), from Old Norse bersi. Doublet of Besso (river on the Hardanger Plateau).

Proper noun

Bessa f

1. A river running from the lake Bessvatnet, Vågå, Oppland, Norway

Derived terms

• Besseggi
• Bessfjellet
• Bessheim
• Besshøi, Besshøe
• Besstjønnin
• Besstrond
• Bessvatnet