"Gynt" meaning in All languages combined

See Gynt on Wiktionary

Proper name [Norwegian Nynorsk]

IPA: /jʏnt/, /ɡʏnt/
Etymology: Either related to gynt ("someone quick and clever"), or a Norwegianization of German Günther. Ibsen's character is inspired by the character Per Gynt from folklore, who is also the only known source of the name. Etymology templates: {{der|nn|de|Günther}} German Günther Head templates: {{head|nn|proper noun||||Gynts||{{{pl2}}}||{{{pl3}}}|g=|head=}} Gynt, {{nn-proper noun}} Gynt
  1. ellipsis of Peer Gynt, the titular character of Henrik Ibsen's 1867 play of the same name. Wikipedia link: Per Gynt Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis Alternative form of: Peer Gynt (extra: the titular character of Henrik Ibsen's 1867 play of the same name) Related terms: Oskeladden
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