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Norwegian Bokmål
Etymology
mann + folk, from Old Norse mannfolk
Noun
mannfolk n (definite singular mannfolket, indefinite plural mannfolk, definite plural mannfolka or mannfolkene)
- a man
- (alternative plural) menfolk
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Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From Old Norse mannfolk.
Pronunciation
Noun
mannfolk n (definite singular mannfolket, indefinite plural mannfolk, definite plural mannfolka)
- man, male
Usage notes
May in some contexts be considered informal or less suitable than mann.
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