bernhardinar
Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
Named after French abbot Bernard of Clairvaux, a major leader in the founding of the Order of Cistercians. It has also come to refer to Saint Bernard dogs, although they are ultimately named for another Bernard.
Noun
bernhardinar m (definite singular bernhardinaren, indefinite plural bernhardinarar, definite plural bernhardinarane)
- Cistercian (member of monastic order)
- Synonym: cisterciensar
- Saint Bernard (dog breed)
Derived terms
- bernhardinarkloster
- bernhardinarmunk
References
- “bernhardinar” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.