leidning

Norwegian Nynorsk

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /²lɛɪː(d)nɪŋ/

Etymology 1

From the verb leida (“to lead”) +‎ -ning.

Noun

leidning m (definite singular leidningen, indefinite plural leidningar, definite plural leidningane)

a cord, cable, wire (for transporting electricity or information)
a pipe, pipeline (for transporting substances like water, gas or oil)

Derived terms

gassleidning
høgspentleidning
jordleidning
røyrleidning
skøyteleidning
straumleidning
vassleidning

Noun

leidning m (definite singular leidningen, indefinite plural leidningar, definite plural leidningane)

Alternative form of leidang (“lething”)

References

“leidning” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.
“leidning” in Ivar Aasen (1873) Norsk Ordbog med dansk Forklaring

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