Norwegian Bokmål

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Etymology

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From tann +‎ fe, a newer word. The similar Old Norse term tannfé meant a present given as a reward to a baby for its first tooth; not a fairy.

Noun

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tannfe m (definite singular tannfeen, indefinite plural tannfeer, definite plural tannfeene)

  1. a tooth fairy

Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology 1

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From tann +‎ fe, a newer word. The similar Old Norse term tannfé meant a present given as a reward to a baby for its first tooth; not a fairy.

Noun

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tannfe f (definite singular tannfea, indefinite plural tannfeer, definite plural tannfeene)

  1. a tooth fairy

Etymology 2

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From Old Norse tannfé.

Noun

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tannfe n (definite singular tannfeet, indefinite plural tannfe, definite plural tannfea)

  1. present given as a reward to a baby for its first tooth

References

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