Beitstad

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse Beitstǫð f, maybe from older *Beitisstǫð. Uncertain first part; last part from stǫð (“landing-place for boats”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /²bɛ(ɪ)sta/, /²bɛɪːsta/

Proper noun

Beitstad m (definite Beitstaden)

  1. A village and former municipality of Steinkjer, North Trøndelag, Norway

Usage notes

The definite form Beitstaden /²bɛ(ɪ)stan/ is traditionally used locally instead of the indefinite form.

Derived terms
  • Beitstadfjorden

See also
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