hyrding

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

Etymology

Compare to Icelandic hirðingi. Attested by David Klim in 17th century spelled as Tiuringgan (definite plural) and Tiøuringg.

Noun

hyrding m (definite singular hyrdingen, indefinite plural hyrdingar, definite plural hyrdingane)

  1. shepherd
    Synonyms: hyrdar, gjetar

References

  • “hyrding” in Ivar Aasen (1873) Norsk Ordbog med dansk Forklaring
  • Torleiv Hannaas (1911) Ældre norske Sprogminder : Ordsamling fraa Robyggjelaget (in Norwegian Nynorsk), pages 11 and 59
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