tavring

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

May be related to Taurica, whence some Tatar soldiers were hired by Sweden in 17-18th centuries (see more at the etymology of tater).

Noun

tavring m (definite singular tavringen, indefinite plural tavringar, definite plural tavringane)

1. A Scandoromani person, a Traveller Norwegian (a kind of Norwegian Gypsies)

Synonyms

• tater