Fosen

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Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (Fosen) IPA(key): [fu̞ːsn̩]

Proper noun[edit]

Fosen f

  1. A district and former bailiwick in Trøndelag, Norway

Derived terms[edit]