Where does “kvike” come from?
kvike (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Old Norse kvika — the quick; polyps; running fluid.
kvike (Norwegian Nynorsk): to liven up, invigorate
Definitions
- to liven up, invigorate
Ancestry of “kvike”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | kvika | the quick; polyps; running fluid |