ståtarkonge

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Probably from stavkar (“vagabond”) +‎ konge (“king”).

Noun

ståtarkonge m (definite singular ståtarkongen, indefinite plural ståtarkongar, definite plural ståtarkongane)

1. (historical) a public servant who chases away vagabonds, beggars and the Travellers

   Synonym: fantefut