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spänn

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See also: spann, Spann, spánn, and Spánn

Swedish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology 1

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See spänna.

Verb

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spänn

  1. imperative of spänna

Etymology 2

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Unknown origin. Possibly derived from German Späne (chips; money) or English spend. Entered broader Swedish via Younger Månsing cant. According to SO attested since 1910.

Noun

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spänn c

  1. (colloquial) krona, Swedish unit of currency
    Synonym: krona
    Får jag låna 20 spänn?
    Can I borrow 20 kronas?

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