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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WOLMENNING, n. Also wol(e)men (Jak.). A common (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).Sh. 1771 Old-Lore Misc. III. iv. 218:
The middle of the garths called wolmemning [sic] or common garths.

[Norw. dial. ålmenning, O.N. almenningr, id.]

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