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Faroese
Etymology
From Old Norse forn (“old, ancient”).
Pronunciation
Adjective
fornur (comparative fornari, superlative fornastur)
- old, ancient
- fornir menn ― men of old
- eftir fornum siði ― according to ancient custom
- provident, able to stove something away for a suitable later occasion (e.g. brandy)
- tú ert so fornur ― you are so provident
- (of land) that has long lain uncultivated
Declension
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