huslyd

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Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From hus (house) +‎ lyd (people).

Noun[edit]

huslyd m (definite singular huslyden, indefinite plural huslydar, definite plural huslydane)

  1. household
    • 1904, Anders Hovden, Fiskaren [The Fisherman], Kristiania: Norli, page 19:
      Gardane er smaabytte, og huslydane slær kvar sine teigar fraa fjøru til aasrygg.
      The farms are unproductive, and the households reap each their plot from beach to hill.

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