lunn

Norwegian Nynorsk

/lʉnː/

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Definitions
  • a round log placed beneath something, typically a heavy object, for the purpose of moving it with more ease, or to have it suspended in not direct contact with the ground
  • (mechanics) a lever
  • (dated) rights or advantages tied to land ownership
  • (dialectal) a convenience

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse hlunnr.

Origin

Old Norse

hlunnr

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