nysn

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Norse njósn. Doublet of nyss. Compare Icelandic njósnari (“a spy”).

Noun

nysn f (definite singular nysna, indefinite plural nysner, definite plural nysnene)

  1. a weak rumor
  2. a subtle sign

References
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