nidstong
Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
Semi-learned borrowing from Old Norse níðstǫng. Equivalent to nid (“enmity”) + stong (“stake”).
Noun
nidstong f (definite singular nidstonga, indefinite plural nidstenger, definite plural nidstengene)
- (historical) a nithing pole; a stake with a horse's head attached to it, used for cursing an enemy
See also
- nidstang (Bokmål)
References
- “nidstong” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.