Kallsøy

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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Adapted borrowing of Faroese Kalsoy, Kallsoy (literally man island), from kallur (man) +‎ oy, a variant of oyggj (island). Cognate with Icelandic Karlsey and Danish Kalsø.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /²kalsœʏː/, /¹kalsœʏː/

Proper noun

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Kallsøy f

  1. An island in the north-east of the Faroe Islands. Official name: Kalsoy
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See also

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  • Kunøy (literally woman island)