bukk

See also: bükk

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

From Old Norse bukkr, bokkr

Noun

bukk m (definite singular bukken, indefinite plural bukker, definite plural bukkene)

1. the male of some species, especially deer, reindeer, sheep, and goats.
2. A blunder, especially in the game of chess.

Derived terms

• geitebukk

References

• “bukk” in The Bokmål Dictionary.

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Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse bukkr, bokkr. Akin to English buck.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bʊkː/

Noun

bukk m (definite singular bukken, indefinite plural bukkar, definite plural bukkane)

1. a buck (the male of some species, especially deer, reindeer, sheep, and goats.)

Derived terms

• bukkeblad
• geitebukk
• reinsbukk

References

• “bukk” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.