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The plurals for the terms indicated - not used throughout - were generally formed by adding 'er'. The exceptions were the maculine nouns which retained the same spelling in the plural form. | The plurals for the terms indicated - not used throughout - were generally formed by adding 'er'. The exceptions were the maculine nouns which retained the same spelling in the plural form. | ||
This discussion of the old weights and measures may have seemed more complicated than is warranted, but these are terms which we have found in our use of the older local historical and genealogical sources. An understanding of the terms should make the reference come alive. | This discussion of the old weights and measures may have seemed more complicated than is warranted, but these are terms which we have found in our use of the older local historical and genealogical sources. An understanding of the terms should make the reference come alive. | ||
Additional information about weight and measure can be found on the internet at the following links: | |||
[http://www.liv-nora.no/Diverse/Eldremaal.htm Eldre Norske Mål og vekter] | |||