huslyd

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From hus (“house”) +‎ lyd (“people”).

Noun

huslyd m (definite singular huslyden, indefinite plural huslydar, definite plural huslydane)

household
- 1904, Anders Hovden, Fiskaren [The Fisherman], Kristiania: Norli, page 19:
  Gardane er smaabytte, og huslydane slær kvar sine teigar fraa fjøru til aasrygg.
  The farms are unproductive, and the households reap each their plot from beach to hill.

References

“huslyd” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

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