fyra

Norwegian Nynorsk

/²fyːrɑ/, /ˈfyːrɑ/

verb-2
Definitions
  • to fire supply a fire with fuel
  • to fire bake in a kiln
  • fyra (opp) - to light (a fire)
  • fyra (av) - to fire a shot, rocket etc.
  • (slang) to drink copious amounts of alcohol in a party setting

Etymology

Derived from Middle Low German firen.

Origin

Middle Low German

firen

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Cognates and derived terms

  • fyre Norwegian Bokmål
  • fyre Norwegian Nynorsk
  • firen Middle Low German