Alv in Norwegian Nynorsk

Forms: Alven [definite] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From Old Norse Alfr, from Proto-Germanic *Albiz, and alfr (“elf, supernatural being”). Also a short form of compound names with the element, such as Toralv. Cognate with Faroese Álvur and Icelandic Álfur. Etymology templates: {{inh|nn|non|Alfr}} Old Norse Alfr, {{inh|nn|gem-pro|*Albiz}} Proto-Germanic *Albiz, {{cog|fo|Álvur}} Faroese Álvur, {{cog|is|Álfur}} Icelandic Álfur Head templates: {{head|nn|proper noun|definite|Alven|g=m|head=}} Alv m (definite Alven)

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"Alv" meaning in Norwegian Nynorsk

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