sjølven

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

Etymology

Definite form of sjølv (“self”). Literally, “the man himself”. First attested in 1698 by Jonas Ramus (Green).

Noun

sjølven m (definite singular sjølven, uncountable)

  1. (dialectal, informal) husband (the master of the house, usually on the farm)

See also

  • sjøla (female head of a household)
  • sjølane (“the parents”)
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