Riksmål

noun

Riks·​mål ˈriks-ˌmȯl How to pronounce Riksmål (audio)
ˈrēks-
variants or Riksmaal

Word History

Etymology

Norwegian, from rik kingdom + mål speech

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Riksmål was in 1913

Dictionary Entries Near Riksmål

Cite this Entry

“Riksmål.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Riksm%C3%A5l. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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