tussebit

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From tuss (“Subterranean”) +‎ bit (“bite”). Literally, a bite of the Subterraneans.

Noun

tussebit m (definite singular tussebiten, indefinite plural tussebitar, definite plural tussebitane)

  1. a damage from an unvisible bite of a mythical Subterranean wight. Can occure when walking on top of a Subterranean house, or if drinking water from a river at night time.
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