vis

Danish

[ˈʋiːˀs], [ˈʋiˀs], [ˈʋes], [ˈʋiˀs]

noun
Definitions
  • manner, way

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse vís inherited from Proto-Germanic *wīsō (etc, method, way) inherited from Old Norse vísa (a manner of singing).

Origin

Old Norse

vísa

Gloss

a manner of singing

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