jarnteppe
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Norwegian Nynorsk
Alternative forms
- jernteppe
- hjerneteppe, jerneteppe, *hjarneteppe, *jarneteppe (memory problem, pun or misspelling)
Etymology
From jarn + teppe, partly a calque of English iron curtain, and the later specialized use form Iron Curtain.
Noun
jarnteppe n (definite singular jarnteppet, indefinite plural jarnteppe, definite plural jarnteppa)
- an iron curtain
- (historical) an Iron Curtain
- a sudden struggle with memory caused by stress, when quick answers are needed (e.g. during an exam)
References
- “jarnteppe” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.