skjerv

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

From Middle Low German scherf.

Noun

skjerv m (definite singular skjerven, indefinite plural skjerver, definite plural skjervene)

  1. a coin of low value
  2. a small donation or offering

References

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Middle Low German scherf. Cf. Swedish skärv.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃærʋ/

Noun

skjerv m (definite singular skjerven, indefinite plural skjervar, definite plural skjervane)

  1. a coin of low value
  2. a small donation or offering
  3. rest, remains
  4. (Hardanger) a rocky cliff without plants

References