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DANISH · A WORD WITH POSSIBILITIES

terne.

tern (Sternidae)

5 characters2 syllables approx.Dansk language

Meaning & usage

noun

  1. tern (Sternidae)

    common-gender
Where this word comes from

From Old Norse þerna.

noun

  1. maid, young female servant

    common-gender · historical
Where this word comes from

From Old Danish thærne, from Old Norse þerna, Derived from Old Saxon thiorna. Compare German Dirne.

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