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nucka

“nucka” is a Swedish word. Its 2 meanings in English:

noun

  1. spinster, old maid

verb

  1. to doze off, to nod off

Etymology

Compare Old Swedish nokkakona, nickname for a tax-avoiding woman. Likely related to Old Norse hnúka. If so, originally with reference to being "bent" due to old age.

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