anslag

Norwegian Nynorsk

noun-n1
Definitions
  • an estimate
  • (music) touch the way a piano key or guitar string is struck
  • a plot, a conspiracy, an attack
  • an impact
  • a stroke e.g. keystroke on a keyboard
  • somewhat dated a secret plan, a plot; especially concerning something devious or evil

Etymology

Prefix from Norwegian Nynorsk slag (battle) derived from Middle Low German anslach.

Origin

Middle Low German

anslach

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