bernhardinar

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Named after French abbot Bernard of Clairvaux, a major leader in the founding of the Order of Cistercians. It has also come to refer to Saint Bernard dogs, although they are ultimately named for another Bernard.

Noun

bernhardinar m (definite singular bernhardinaren, indefinite plural bernhardinarar, definite plural bernhardinarane)

1. Cistercian (member of monastic order)

   Synonym: cisterciensar

2. Saint Bernard (dog breed)

Derived terms

• bernhardinarkloster
• bernhardinarmunk

Noun

bernhardinar m

1. indefinite plural of bernhardin (non-standard since 2016)

References

• “bernhardinar” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.