Description

A short discussion of the etymology of the noun tosa 'speak, talk'. Tosa is no doubt an old word in the Nordic languages. It is also found in old language of Shetland, Norn, in the meaning 'to produce a rustling sound' (see An Etymological Dictionary in the Norn Language in Shetland (1928-1932 [1985]).

Period10 May 2017

Media contributions

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Media contributions

  • TitleTosa. In: Hilmisdóttir, Helga, Þorsteinsdóttir, Rósa oand Úlfarsdóttir, Þórdís (eds.) Alt for damen Dóra. Glanstímarit handa Halldóru Jónsdóttur sextugri 10. maí 2017. Menningar- og minningarsjóður Mette Magnussen. Reykjavík, s. 42-44.
    Media name/outletAlt for damen Dóra. Glanstímarit handa Halldóru Jónsdóttur sextugri 10. maí 2017. Menningar- og minningarsjóður Mette Magnussen. Reykjavík, s. 42-44.
    Media typePrint
    Duration/Length/Size42-44
    Country/TerritoryFaroe Islands
    Date10/05/17
    Producer/AuthorJógvan í Lon Jacobsen
    PersonsJógvan í Lon Jacobsen

Keywords

  • Etymology of the nou tosa