Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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Semi-learned borrowing from Old Norse níðstǫng. Equivalent to nid (enmity) +‎ stong (stake).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /²niː.stoŋ/, [²niː.stɞŋ], [²niː.stɞŋɡ]

Noun

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nidstong f (definite singular nidstonga, indefinite plural nidstenger, definite plural nidstengene)

  1. (historical) a nithing pole; a stake with a horse's head attached to it, used for cursing an enemy

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