Nye-Jorvik

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From ny (new) +‎ Jorvik; calque of English New York, based on the Old Norse name Jórvík (York). Compare Icelandic Nýja-Jórvík.

Proper noun

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Nye-Jorvik f

  1. (humorous or puristic) synonym of Ny-York or New York
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