Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Norwegian term or phrase:
Foreningen til Ophævelse af Leilendingsvæsenet i Skjervø
English translation:
Union/Society for the Abolition of the Leasholding/Farming Tenancy System in Skjervø
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Dave 72
Jun 17, 2008 07:46
15 yrs ago
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Foreningen til Ophævelse af Leilendingsvæsenet i Skjervø
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Can anyone suggest a good translation or explanation of what this society or association did?
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| 2 | Union for the Abolition of the Leasholding/Farming Tenancy System in Skervø |
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Jun 30, 2008 11:36: Dave 72 Created KOG entry
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Union for the Abolition of the Leasholding/Farming Tenancy System in Skervø
This is a sentence I have thrown together with little confidence in its accuracy, but it might help set you thinking! I think it is something along these lines, although I have no knowledge of the historical context!
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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-06-17 12:29:38 GMT)
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Or "society/association for...."
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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-06-17 12:44:33 GMT)
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Sorry- meant to write "Skjervø"!
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Note added at 5 hrs (2008-06-17 12:52:58 GMT)
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Or perhaps they just wanted to reform it, so "society/union for the reform of....."
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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-06-17 12:29:38 GMT)
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Or "society/association for...."
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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-06-17 12:44:33 GMT)
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Sorry- meant to write "Skjervø"!
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Note added at 5 hrs (2008-06-17 12:52:58 GMT)
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Or perhaps they just wanted to reform it, so "society/union for the reform of....."
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