spenn

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology 1

From the verb spenne.

Noun

spenn n (definite singular spennet, indefinite plural spenn, definite plural spenna or spennene)

1. a span

Derived terms

• spennvidde
• vingespenn

Etymology 2

Verb

spenn

1. imperative of spenne

Etymology 3

From Swedish spänn, originally the term for a 1-krone coin in the månsing jargon

Noun

spenn (definite plural spenna) (used only in the plural)

1. bucks (unit of currency)

   Billetten kostet 100 spenn.

   The ticket cost 100 bucks.

2. money

   Når skal jeg få de spenna du skylder meg?

   When am I going to get that money you owe me?

References

• “spenn” in The Bokmål Dictionary.
• “spenn_3” in Det Norske Akademis ordbok (NAOB).

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From the verb spenne.

Noun

spenn n (definite singular spennet, indefinite plural spenn, definite plural spenna)

1. a span

Derived terms

• spenvidd, spennvidde

References

• “spenn” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.