hvalvákn

Faroese

noun
Definitions
  • A spear formerly used for whale hunting on the Faroe Islands but now illegal to use.

Etymology

Affix from Faroese hvalur (whale) + Faroese vákn (lance, weapon).

Origin

Faroese

vákn

Gloss

lance, weapon

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