Norwegian Nynorsk

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Definite form; from Old Norse *Gendir, from gandr (staff), thus meaning the straight one. Compare the nearby lake Bygdin, meaning the bent one, from bygr (bent).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Gjende m

  1. A lake in Vågå, North Gudbrand Valley district, Oppland, Norway

Usage notes

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This form is traditionally used in Vågå, while the same lake is referred to by the definite form Gjendin in Valdres.

Derived terms

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