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Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology 1
From skilja.
Noun
skilje n (definite singular skiljet, indefinite plural skilje, definite plural skilja)
- divide, division, partition, dividing line
Derived terms
Etymology 2
Verb
skilje (present tense skil, past tense skilde, past participle skilt, passive infinitive skiljast, present participle skiljande, imperative skil)
- e-infinitive form of skilja
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Swedish
Etymology
From skilja (“separate”).
Noun
skilje n
- a log boom (or other location where logs belonging to different owners are separated, during log driving or timber rafting)
1952, Hugo Lindh (lyrics and music), “Flottarkärlek [Log driver love]”performed by Gösta "Snoddas" Nordgren:Jag var ung en gång för längesen, en flottare med färg. Alla jäntor var som vax uti min famn. I alla torp, i alla byar hade jag en liten vän, ifrån Norderås till skiljet ner vid Berg.- I was young once, a long time ago, a log driver with color . All the girls were like wax in my arms . In every croft, in every village , I had a little friend, from Norderås to the log boom down by Berg.
- (almost always as "i skilje" (in deciding set)) Synonym of skiljeset (“deciding set (in tennis or volleyball)”)
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