hovding

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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From Old Norse hǫfðingi, from hǫfuð (head) +‎ -ing (-ling). Akin to English headling.

Noun

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hovding m (definite singular hovdingen, indefinite plural hovdingar, definite plural hovdingane)

  1. a chief, chieftain, leader

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