nidstong

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Semi-learned borrowing from Old Norse níðstǫng. Equivalent to nid (“enmity”) +‎ stong (“stake”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²niː.stoŋ/, [²niː.stɞŋ], [²niː.stɞŋɡ]

Noun

nidstong f (definite singular nidstonga, indefinite plural nidstenger, definite plural nidstengene)

1. (historical) a nithing pole; a stake with a horse's head attached to it, used for cursing an enemy

See also

• nidstang (Bokmål)

References

• “nidstong” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.