Where does “tennar” come from?
tennar (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk tenne, from Middle Norwegian tenda.
tennar (Norwegian Nynorsk): an igniter
Definitions
- an igniter
Ancestry of “tennar”, step by step
tennar traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Norwegian Nynorsk tenne
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | tenne | to set something on fire, to light, ignite; to... |
| 2 | Middle Norwegian | tenda | — |
via Old Norse þinurr
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | þinurr | a kind of resinous fir tree |