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Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From Old Norse sveinn, from Proto-Germanic *swainaz.
Noun
svein m (definite singular sveinen, indefinite plural sveinar, definite plural sveinane)
- a journeyman with a diploma
- boy, lad; male servant
- a male virgin
Male given names:
Female given names:
References
- “svein” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.
- “svein” in Ivar Aasen (1873) Norsk Ordbog med dansk Forklaring
Old Norse
Noun
svein
- accusative singular indefinite of sveinn