English

Noun

kors

1. plural of kor

Danish

Etymology

From Latin crux. The intermediate steps of borrowing are not clear, as in the case of Swedish kors (see there).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɔːrs/, [kʰɒːs]

Noun

kors n (singular definite korset, plural indefinite kors)

1. cross

Inflection

Noun

kors n

1. genitive singular indefinite of kor
2. genitive plural indefinite of kor

Norwegian Bokmål

Noun

kors n ‎(definite singular korset, indefinite plural kors, definite plural korsa or korsene)

1. a cross

Derived terms

• hakekors
• korsfarer
• korsfeste
• korstog

See also

• kross (Nynorsk)

Swedish

Etymology

(Can this⁽⁺⁾ etymology be sourced?) From Old English cross, Old Irish cross or Old French crois, from Latin crux. See cross.

Pronunciation

Noun

kors n

1. cross (shape, geometric figure)
2. (heraldry) cross
3. cross, crucifix (cross-shaped object)
4. dagger (text character)
5. indefinite genitive singular of kor
6. indefinite genitive plural of kor
7. indefinite genitive plural of ko

Declension

See also

• kryss
• korsa