frittgående

Norwegian

adj-3
Definitions
  • free to roam usually of animals
  • free-range usually of poultry, especially hens

Etymology

Affix from Norwegian Bokmål fritt (neuter adverb of m) + Norwegian Bokmål nb (present participle of m, definite singular of m, cloud, definite of m, gland, present participle of l)+ Norwegian Bokmål fri (ask for hand in marriage, free)+ Norwegian Bokmål gående (present participle of m)+ Norwegian Bokmål nb (present participle of m, definite singular of m, cloud, definite of m, gland, present participle of l)+ Norwegian Bokmål gå.

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Norwegian

gå

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