leidning
Norwegian Nynorsk edit
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
From the verb leida (“to lead”) + -ning.
Noun edit
leidning m (definite singular leidningen, indefinite plural leidningar, definite plural leidningane)
- a cord, cable, wire (for transporting electricity or information)
- a pipe, pipeline (for transporting substances like water, gas or oil)
Derived terms edit
Etymology 2 edit
Noun edit
leidning m (definite singular leidningen, indefinite plural leidningar, definite plural leidningane)
- Alternative form of leidang (“lething”)
References edit
- “leidning” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.
- “leidning” in Ivar Aasen (1873) Norsk Ordbog med dansk Forklaring