tøy

Norwegian

noun-n2
Definitions
  • cloth, fabric, material, textile
  • clothes, clothing
  • in compound words relating to tools and equipment, also foods, see -tøy (-tøy).

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse tygi (tool, gear) derived from Middle Low German tuch (fare, pulling).

Origin

Middle Low German

tuch

Gloss

fare, pulling

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