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Otre
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Norwegian Nynorsk
nn:Otra
Alternative forms
nn Otra pre-2012
Etymology
From nn non Otra f, derived from nn otr otter.
Pronunciation
nn /²otrə/ definite form /²otra/
nn /¹uːtra/ Kristiansand, definite form
nn Òt ra
Note: the pronunciation with /u/ and tonem 1 is newer and adopted from writing.
Proper noun
nn proper noun f definite form Otra
nn river co/Agder c/Norway running through the municipalities mun/Bykle mun/Valle mun/Bygland mun/Evje og Hornnes mun/Iveland mun/Vennesla and mun/Kristiansand
nn Torridalselva lower parts Torridalsåna
Usage notes
The river name is consistently referred to in definite form in its lower parts, such as in Kristiansand.
Derived terms
nn Oddernes
nn Odderøya
Related terms
nn oter otter
References
nn 1904 Oluf Rygh Norske Elvenavne Otr- 182 https://www.nb.no/items/74699a3d0ca9d807d3ef99d209570b6e?page=199