klippar

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse klippari, klyppari. Akin to klippe +‎ -ar and English clipper. Doublet of kløppar.

Noun

klippar m (definite singular klipparen, indefinite plural klipparar, definite plural klipparane)

A tool or device that clips, such as clippers
A person that clips or cuts, such as a shearer or hairdresser

Derived terms

plenklippar (“lawn mower”)

See also

klipper (Bokmål)

References

“klippar” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

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