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Norwegian Nynorsk
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From the verb leida (“to lead”) + -ning.
Noun
leidning m (definite singular leidningen, indefinite plural leidningar, definite plural leidningane)
- a cord, cable, wire (for transporting electricity or information)
- a pipe, pipeline (for transporting substances like water, gas or oil)
Derived terms
Etymology 2
Noun
leidning m (definite singular leidningen, indefinite plural leidningar, definite plural leidningane)
- Alternative form of leidang (“lething”)
References
- “leidning” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.
- “leidning” in Ivar Aasen (1873) Norsk Ordbog med dansk Forklaring