blickstilla
Swedish
Etymology
From blicka in now obsolete sense "shine forth" + stilla. Originally with reference to mirrorlike water surfaces.
Usage notes
- Whether the word should be classified as an adverb or adjective is disputed among sources.
- Often misspelled blixtstilla, with blixt (“bolt of lightning”) instead of blick.
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