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böl

nounanimals

animal resting spot; also a bed

A spot where animals lie down to rest; humorously applied to a person's bed.

Example in use

Da coo's böl is gey warm.

Pronunciation

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/BUHL/

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Origin & context

old norsecurrenthumorous

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