See -ey in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"text": "lauf (“leaf”) + -ey → Laufey",
"type": "example"
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"text": "sól (“sun”) + -ey → Sóley",
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"text": "sigur (“victory”) + -ey → Sigurey",
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},
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"text": "sigur (“victory”) + -ey → Sigurey",
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