knall-
Norwegian Bokmål
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- bright (of colours)
References
edit- “knall-” in The Bokmål Dictionary.
Swedish
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editThe word knalleffekt comes from the usage of fireworks and loud bangs (knall) in theatrical plays to astound the audience.[1] The words knallhård, originally referring to stale bread, comes from "hard as a knalle (“hardtack”)".[2] Later usage as a generic amplifier, for example when describing colors, is with reference to these.
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