sæding

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology 1

From Old Norse sæðingr, equivalent to modern sæde (“seed”) +‎ -ing. Named as such because they reportedly eat off the grain.

Noun

sæding m (definite singular sædingen, indefinite plural sædingar, definite plural sædingane)

1. herring gull

   Synonyms: gråmåke, gråmåse

Etymology 2

From sæde +‎ -ing.

Noun

sæding f (definite singular sædinga, indefinite plural sædingar, definite plural sædingane)

1. insemination

References

• “sæding” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.