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Jorvik
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Norwegian Nynorsk
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Alternative forms
nn Jork
Etymology
From nn non Jórvík, an adaptation of nn ang Eoforwīċ, from nn la Eborācum, from nn cel-bry-pro *Eβrọg, cel-bry-pro *Eβorāg. The Old English form comes from a false association with ang eofor boar. Cognate with fo,is Jórvík, sv Jorvik and da Jorvig.
Proper noun
nn proper noun f
nn historical nn city/and/unitary authority in modern co/North Yorkshire cc/England York
Derived terms
humorous nn Nye-Jorvik New York
Related terms
nn Ny-York, nn New York