Fosen

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse Fólgsn, originally an island name (now Storfosna); from fela (“to hide”). Doublet of Fosna.

Pronunciation
  • (Fosen) IPA(key): [fu̞ːsn̩]

Proper noun

Fosen f

  1. A district and former bailiwick in Trøndelag, Norway

Derived terms
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