klockstapel

Swedish

From upper left: traditional uncovered, traditional covered, and modern concrete.

Etymology

Inherited from Old Swedish klokstapul. By surface analysis, klocka (“bell”) +‎ stapel (“stack; stocks”). First attested in 1507

Cognate with Danish klokkestabel, Norwegian Nynorsk klokkestopul and German Glockenstapel.

Noun

klockstapel c

1. A type of freestanding belfry, commonly found in northern Europe.

Declension

Declension of klockstapel
	Singular		Plural
	Indefinite	Definite	Indefinite	Definite
Nominative	klockstapel	klockstapeln	klockstaplar	klockstaplarna
Genitive	klockstapels	klockstapelns	klockstaplars	klockstaplarnas

See also

• kampanil (“campanile”)
• klocktorn (“clock tower, bell tower”)

References

• klockstapel in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)