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Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From krit (“chalk”) + pipe. Semantic shift (chalk -> ceramic) of uncertain origin.
Noun
kritpipe f (definite singular kritpipa, indefinite plural kritpiper, definite plural kritpipene)
- (smoking) a tobacco pipe made of soft ceramic. Used mostly in older days. Usually, the longer pipes were used by men, and the shorter ones - by women.
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