svein

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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From Old Norse sveinn, from Proto-Germanic *swainaz.

Noun

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svein m (definite singular sveinen, indefinite plural sveinar, definite plural sveinane)

  1. a journeyman with a diploma
  2. boy, lad; male servant
  3. a male virgin
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Old Norse

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Noun

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svein

  1. accusative singular indefinite of sveinn