klockstapel

Swedish

From upper left: traditional uncovered, traditional covered, and modern concrete.

Etymology

Inherited from Old Swedish klokstapul. By surface analysis, klocka (“bell”) +‎ stapel (“stack; stocks”). First attested in 1507

Cognate with Danish klokkestabel, Norwegian Nynorsk klokkestopul and German Glockenstapel.

Noun

klockstapel c

1. A type of freestanding belfry, commonly found in northern Europe.

Declension

Declension of klockstapel

		nominative	genitive
singular	indefinite	klockstapel	klockstapels
	definite	klockstapeln	klockstapelns
plural	indefinite	klockstaplar	klockstaplars
	definite	klockstaplarna	klockstaplarnas

See also

• kampanil (“campanile”)
• klocktorn (“clock tower, bell tower”)

References

• klockstapel in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)