jarnteppe

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• jernteppe
• hjerneteppe, jerneteppe, *hjarneteppe, *jarneteppe (memory problem, pun or misspelling)

Etymology

From jarn +‎ teppe, partly a calque of English iron curtain, and the later specialized use form Iron Curtain.

Noun

jarnteppe n (definite singular jarnteppet, indefinite plural jarnteppe, definite plural jarnteppa)

1. an iron curtain
2. (historical) an Iron Curtain
3. a sudden struggle with memory caused by stress, when quick answers are needed (e.g. during an exam)

References

• “jarnteppe” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.