leidning
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Norwegian Nynorsk
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Etymology 1
[edit]From the verb leida (“to lead”) + -ning.
Noun
[edit]leidning m (definite singular leidningen, indefinite plural leidningar, definite plural leidningane)
- a cord, cable, wire (for transporting electricity or information)
- a pipe, pipeline (for transporting substances like water, gas or oil)
Derived terms
[edit]Etymology 2
[edit]Noun
[edit]leidning m (definite singular leidningen, indefinite plural leidningar, definite plural leidningane)
- Alternative form of leidang (“lething”)
References
[edit]- “leidning” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.
- “leidning” in Ivar Aasen (1873) Norsk Ordbog med dansk Forklaring