kaup

Icelandic

/ˈkʰøyːp/

noun
Definitions
  • (usually) trade, business, dealings, deal
  • (plurale tantum) the act of buying; purchase
  • (often) agreement plan and conditions agreed upon after negotiation
  • (singular only) money given in return for work; wages, salary, pay
  • (singular only) payment

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse kaup (purchase).

Origin

Old Norse

kaup

Gloss

purchase

Kanji

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