Where does “lommelykt” come from?
lommelykt (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk lykt, from Middle Low German luchte.
lommelykt (Norwegian Nynorsk): a torch, or flashlight
Ancestry of “lommelykt”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | lykt | a light, lamp or lantern |
| 2 | Middle Low German | luchte | — |