mannfolk

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See also: mannfólk

Norwegian Bokmål

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Etymology

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mann +‎ folk, from Old Norse mannfolk

Noun

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mannfolk n (definite singular mannfolket, indefinite plural mannfolk, definite plural mannfolka or mannfolkene)

  1. a man
  2. (alternative plural) menfolk
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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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From Old Norse mannfolk.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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mannfolk n (definite singular mannfolket, indefinite plural mannfolk, definite plural mannfolka)

  1. man, male

Usage notes

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May in some contexts be considered informal or less suitable than mann.

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