svend

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Danish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Norse sveinn (boy, servant).

Noun[edit]

svend c (singular definite svenden, plural indefinite svende)

  1. a man, especially a young, vigorous one
  2. a craftsman who has finished his education, but does not work independently

Inflection[edit]

Coordinate terms[edit]

  • lærling (apprentice, trainee)
  • mester (master (employer/teacher))