tollaksmess

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• tollaksmesse

Etymology

Tollak +‎ messe. Named after bishop Thorlac the Old (1133–1193) of Skalholt. See also Faroese tollaksmessa.

Noun

tollaksmess f (definite singular tollaksmessa, indefinite plural tollaksmesser, definite plural tollaksmessene)

1. (archaic) December 23rd

   Synonyms: litle julaftan, sjursmess

2. Thorlac's mass (also December 23rd)

References

• “tollaksmess” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.