safn

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Icelandic

Etymology

From safna, from Old Norse safna, a by-form of samna (“to collect, assemble”), from Proto-Germanic *samnōną (“to gather, collect”). More at sam.

Pronunciation

Noun

safn n (genitive singular safns, nominative plural söfn)

  1. (institution) a museum
  2. a collection
  3. a flock of sheep

Declension

declension of safn
n-s singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative safn safnið söfn söfnin
accusative safn safnið söfn söfnin
dative safni safninu söfnum söfnunum
genitive safns safnsins safna safnanna

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Welsh

Etymology

Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *stómn̥ (“mouth, muzzle”). Compare Cornish sâwn, Cornish sawan (“chasm”), Breton staoñ (“palate”).

Noun

safn m or f (plural safnau, diminutive sefnyn, not mutable)

  1. mouth, jaws

Usage notes

Sometimes derogatory when applied to people.

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Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “safn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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