pennkniv

Swedish

noun
Definitions
  • a penknife, a small knife to fashion quills, often in the shape of a foldable pocketknife

Etymology

Compound from Swedish penna (writing implement, pencil) + Swedish kniv.

Origin

Swedish

kniv

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