skreddartime

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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From skreddar (tailor) +‎ time (hour). Because of time, when it is begins to be not enough outdoor light to be able to read or sew, so the tailors (in old times) can take a short rest from the work before lighting the indoor candles or rushlights.

Noun

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skreddartime m (definite singular skreddartimen, indefinite plural skreddartimar, definite plural skreddartimane)

  1. twilight
    Synonyms: skumring, tussmørke, skomakartime

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