basse

Norwegian

noun-m1
Definitions
  • a big, strong man
  • (especially) an unruly man

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse bassi (bear).

Origin

Old Norse

bassi

Gloss

bear

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

熊

Emoji
🐨 🐻‍❄️

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