Beitstad

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Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Old Norse Beitstǫð f, maybe from older *Beitisstǫð. Uncertain first part; last part from stǫð (landing-place for boats).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /²bɛ(ɪ)sta/, /²bɛɪːsta/

Proper noun[edit]

Beitstad m (definite Beitstaden)

  1. A village and former municipality of Steinkjer, North Trøndelag, Norway

Usage notes[edit]

The definite form Beitstaden /²bɛ(ɪ)stan/ is traditionally used locally instead of the indefinite form.

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