landsmen

Meanings

• noun

  Men who work on or near the land, especially fishermen.

  - "The landsmen were busy repairing the nets before the fishing season."
  - "After a long day of work, the landsmen gathered around the fire to share stories."

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Variants

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landsleit , landsman , landsmen

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Etymology

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From Old Norse landsmann, meaning 'man of the land'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'landsmen' has its origins in Old Norse language and can be traced back to the Viking era.

2. In some Norwegian dialects, the term 'landsmen' is still used to refer to ordinary people or commoners.

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Related Concepts

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1. peasants: Historically, landsmen can be considered synonymous with the term 'peasants', referring to people who work the land and live in rural areas.

2. fishermen: Landsmen are often associated with fishing communities, as they work on or near the water and rely on the sea for their livelihoods.

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Culture

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In Norwegian folklore, landsmen are often depicted as hardworking and resilient individuals who live and work in close-knit communities. Their stories and traditions are celebrated through various forms of art, music, and literature.

How to Memorize "landsmen"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of hardworking men repairing fishing nets by the shore to memorize the concept of landsmen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'landsmen' with the image of a strong, resilient community working together to survive and thrive in rural areas.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Landsmen are Men Of The Land' to help remember the definition.

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