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""Norske Ordsprog"" is a collection of Norwegian proverbs compiled by Ivar Andreas Aasen, a prominent linguist and philologist known for his work in developing Nynorsk, one of the two written standards of the Norwegian language. Published in 1881, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the traditional wisdom and cultural values embedded within Norwegian folklore. The proverbs, collected from various regions, reflect the everyday life, beliefs, and moral principles of the Norwegian people during the 19th century. This compilation is valuable for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in Norwegian culture and language. Aasen's work preserves a rich aspect of Norway's linguistic heritage, providing insights into the historical and social context from which these sayings emerged. ""Norske Ordsprog"" remains a significant contribution to the study of Norwegian language and cultural history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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