Where does “ralltjuk” come from?
ralltjuk (Westrobothnian) comes from Westrobothnian tjuk, from Old Norse kjúka.
ralltjuk (Westrobothnian): warning bell
Definitions
- warning bell
Ancestry of “ralltjuk”, step by step
ralltjuk traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Westrobothnian tjuk
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westrobothnian | tjuk | polypore; bell, tinkle |
| 2 | Old Norse | kjúka | — |
via Westrobothnian rall
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westrobothnian | rall | gossip; to gossip; to run around, roam |