momang

Swedish

Etymology

Borrowed from French moment, with the spelling changed to suit the French-style pronunciation. According to SO attested since 1778.

Noun

momang c

(obsolete, except certain compounds) moment; jiffy; blink of an eye
Synonym: ögonblick

Derived terms

på momangen (“in a jiffy”)

See also

moment (“moment”)

References

momang in Svensk ordbok (SO)
moment in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)

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