simpe

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

Etymology

Unknown. Compare Swedish simpa (“sculpin”). First attested in 1646 by Christen Jenssøn.

Noun

simpe f (definite singular simpa, indefinite plural simper, definite plural simpene)

  1. (Vestfold, Austfold, Sogn) a small merling (Merlangius merlangus)
  2. clipping of fiskesimpe (“sculpin”)
  3. (Sogn, Nordhordland) a gimmer (young ewe)
    Synonym: gimmer

References

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

Walloon

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɛ̃p/

Adjective

simpe (masculine and feminine, plural simpes)

  1. simple
  2. easy
    Synonym: åjhey
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