grindstuga

Swedish

Etymology

Compound of grind (“gate”) +‎ stuga (“cottage”). First attested in 1839[1].

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡrindˌstʉːɡa/

Noun

grindstuga c

  1. A gatehouse (lodge besides the entrance to an estate).

References

  1. ^ grindstuga in Svensk ordbok (SO)
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