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Alv
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Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From nn non Alfr, from nn gem-pro *Albiz, and non alfr elf, supernatural being. Also a short form of compound names with the element, such as nn Toralv. Cognate with fo Álvur and is Álfur.
Proper noun
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nn male Old Norse elf Alva
dwarf
Related terms
nn alv elf
References
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