ólavsøka

Faroese

[ˈɔulasøːka]

noun
Definitions
  • Olsok (literally: ‘Saint Olaf's Wake’), 29 July, day of Saint Olav's death 1030
  • National holiday of the Faroe Islands 28th and 29th July, begin of the Løgting session, folk festival in Tórshavn

Etymology

Compound from Faroese Ólavur (Olaf) + Faroese vøka (vigil).

Origin

Faroese

vøka

Gloss

vigil

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