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Hafrsfjord
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Norwegian Nynorsk
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Alternative forms
nn Havrsfjord Haversfjord alternative names for the historical place
nn Haffjord inherited form
Etymology
nn non Hafrsfjǫrðr, from non hafr fjǫrðr male goat fjord 1. Compare the inherited nn Haffjord. Cognate with fo Havursfjørður and is Hafursfjörður.
Pronunciation
nn /²hafːjuːr/ traditional
nn /¹haf(r)sːfjuːr/ from written form
Proper noun
nn proper noun m definite Hafrsfjorden
nn fjord mun/Stavanger co/Rogaland c/Norway
Usage notes
Due to historical significance of the fjord, the Old Norse form has been revived. More at Hafrsfjord#Name Hafrsfjord.
Related terms
nn Hafslo
nn Hafslund
nn Havsstad
nn høvring