Orknøyane

Norwegian Nynorsk

proper noun
Definitions
  • Orkney, the Orkneys, or Orkney Islands

Etymology

Derived from Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic Arcaibh derived from Old Norse Orkneyjar.

Origin

Old Norse

Orkneyjar

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