spind

See also: Spind

Danish

Etymology 1

A back-formation of spinde.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈsbenˀ]

Noun

spind n (singular definite spindet, plural indefinite spind)

1. a web (of a spider, caterpillars etc.)
2. (figurative, poetic or solemn) a complex system of interconnected things

Declension

Declension of spind

neuter gender	singular		plural
	indefinite	definite	indefinite	definite
nominative	spind	spindet	spind	spindene
genitive	spinds	spindets	spinds	spindenes

Related terms

• spinde

References

• “spind” in Den Danske Ordbog

Etymology 2

A Danified spelling off spin.

Alternative forms

• spin

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -end

Noun

spind n (singular definite spindet, plural indefinite spind)

1. a spin, turn, rotation

   Coordinate term: skru

2. (figurative) state of confusion and unclarity

   Coordinate term: selvsving

Declension

Declension of spind

neuter gender	singular		plural
	indefinite	definite	indefinite	definite
nominative	spind	spindet	spind	spindene
genitive	spinds	spindets	spinds	spindenes

Related terms

• spinde

Verb

spind

1. imperative of spinde

References

• “spind” in Den Danske Ordbog

Old English

Alternative forms

• swind — erroneous

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *spindaz (“fat, grease”), of unknown origin.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /spind/

Noun

spind n

1. fat
2. grease

Declension

Strong a-stem:

	singular	plural
nominative	spind	spind
accusative	spind	spind
genitive	spindes	spinda
dative	spinde	spindum

Derived terms

• ēagaspind