mannfolk

See also: mannfólk

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

mann +‎ folk, from Old Norse mannfolk

Noun

mannfolk n (definite singular mannfolket, indefinite plural mannfolk, definite plural mannfolka or mannfolkene)

  1. a man
  2. (alternative plural) menfolk

References

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse mannfolk.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /manfɔlk/

Noun

mannfolk n (definite singular mannfolket, indefinite plural mannfolk, definite plural mannfolka)

  1. man, male

Usage notes

May in some contexts be considered informal or less suitable than mann.

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