Vestmannaeyjar

Old Norse

proper noun
Definitions
  • the Westman Islands, an archipelago off the south coast of Iceland

Etymology

Affix from Old Norse Vestmaðr (Briton, Irishman, Gael) + Old Norse ey (island, luck, river, heavenly aid).

Origin

Old Norse

ey

Gloss

island, luck, river, heavenly aid

Concept
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The physical world

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