kavause

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Probably related to myrlappause. First attested by H. M. E. Ross.

Noun

kavause f (definite singular kavausa, indefinite plural kavauser, definite plural kavausene)

  1. (Trøndelag, Eastern Norway, Nordnorsk) synonym of rumpetroll

Usage notes

This term is rarely used, but attested by Arnold Dalen in Oppdal, Meldal, Tynset, Elverum, Rendalen and Ringebu. According to Eli Johanne Ellingsve, also attested in Østfold, Vestfold, Røros, Senja and Bardu.

References

  • “kavause”, in Norsk Ordbok: ordbok over det norske folkemålet og det nynorske skriftmålet, Oslo: Samlaget, 1950-2016
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