Ny-York

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• Nyjork, Nyork (alternative spellings)

Etymology

Calque of English New York, from New +‎ York. From the English town name York, originally from Old Norse Jórk, Jórvík. Compare Icelandic Nýja Jórvík.

Proper noun

Ny-York

1. New York (a city and state of the United States of America; official name: New York)

Related terms

• York