Where does “fnöske” come from?
fnöske (Swedish) comes from Old Norse hnjóskr — touchwood.
fnöske (Swedish): amadou, most commonly prepared from hoof fungus (Fomes fomentarius), primarily used as tinder or as a styptic
Definitions
- amadou, most commonly prepared from hoof fungus (Fomes fomentarius), primarily used as tinder or as a styptic
Ancestry of “fnöske”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | hnjóskr | touchwood |