bernhardinar

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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Named after French abbot Bernard of Clairvaux, a major leader in the founding of the Order of Cistercians. It has also come to refer to Saint Bernard dogs, although they are ultimately named for another Bernard.

Noun

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bernhardinar m (definite singular bernhardinaren, indefinite plural bernhardinarar, definite plural bernhardinarane)

  1. Cistercian (member of monastic order)
    Synonym: cisterciensar
  2. Saint Bernard (dog breed)

Derived terms

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Noun

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bernhardinar m

  1. indefinite plural of bernhardin (non-standard since 2016)

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