Olle

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See also: olle, ølle, and õlle

Swedish

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Etymology

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Affix of the first two letters in Olof and Olov, Ol +‎ (gemination) l +‎ (hypocoristic suffix) -e.

Compare with Swedish male given name hypocoristic forming.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /²ʊlːɛ/
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Proper noun

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Olle c (genitive Olles)

  1. a diminutive of the male given names Olof or Olov
  2. a male given name, based on the diminutive above

Usage notes

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  • In general use as a formal given name since early 20th century.

Noun

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Chief of police Olof af Wannquist (1764–1834), nicknamed gamla Olle [Old Bull].

Olle c

  1. (archaic, jokingly) bull
    Synonym: tjur

Derived terms

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  • mota Olle i grind (nip it in the bud, literally stop the bull at the gate)

References

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