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sokne.

To search the bottom of a body of water with a hook, drag or similar implement for something or someone that has sunk.

5 characters2 syllables approx.Norsk bokmål language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈsɔk.nə/
  1. To search the bottom of a body of water with a hook, drag or similar implement for something or someone that has sunk.

  2. To search the bottom of a body of water with a hook, drag or similar implement for something or someone that has sunk. To search thoroughly or probe deeply, especially in one's mind, memory or character.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

From sokn (“underwater-searching implement”) + -e (“verb-forming suffix”). Compare Norwegian Nynorsk sokne (“to search underwater”).

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