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

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