bukk
See also: bükk
Norwegian Bokmål
Etymology
From Old Norse bukkr, bokkr
Noun
bukk m (definite singular bukken, indefinite plural bukker, definite plural bukkene)
- the male of some species, especially deer, reindeer, sheep, and goats.
- A blunder, especially in the game of chess.
Derived terms
- geitebukk
References
- “bukk” in The Bokmål Dictionary.
Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From Old Norse bukkr, bokkr. Akin to English buck.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /bʊkː/
Noun
bukk m (definite singular bukken, indefinite plural bukkar, definite plural bukkane)
- a buck (the male of some species, especially deer, reindeer, sheep, and goats.)
Derived terms
- bukkeblad
- geitebukk
- reinsbukk
References
- “bukk” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.