klippar

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse klippari, klyppari. Akin to klippe +‎ -ar and English clipper. Doublet of kløppar.

Noun

klippar m (definite singular klipparen, indefinite plural klipparar, definite plural klipparane)

1. A tool or device that clips, such as clippers
2. A person that clips or cuts, such as a shearer or hairdresser

Derived terms

• plenklippar (“lawn mower”)

See also

• klipper (Bokmål)

References

• “klippar” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.