solvarg
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Etymology
From sol (“sun”) + varg (“wolf”). In Norse mythology Sköll is a wolf that chases the Sun trying to devour it.
(sun dog): Compare Norwegian Nynorsk solulv.
Pronunciation
Noun
solvarg c
Declension
| nominative | genitive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| singular | indefinite | solvarg | solvargs |
| definite | solvargen | solvargens | |
| plural | indefinite | solvargar | solvargars |
| definite | solvargarna | solvargarnas |
Derived terms
- solvargsgrin
References
- solvarg in Svensk ordbok (SO)
- solvarg in Elof Hellquist, Svensk etymologisk ordbok (1st ed., 1922)
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