Danish

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Etymology

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From ild (fire) +‎ løs (loose), originated in phrases like der er en ild løs, "there is a fire loose". Compare also Norwegian ildløs.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /illøːˀs/, [ˈilˌløˀs]

Noun

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ildløs c (singular definite ildløsen, not used in plural form)

  1. (dated) fire (in a building)

Declension

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