rangere (Norwegian Nynorsk)

Where does "rangere" come from?

The Norwegian Nynorsk verb 'rangere' originates from the French 'ranger'[1]. This French term itself is derived from the noun 'rang'[2]. In its adopted context, 'rangere' carries the meanings 'to rank' someone or something and 'to range' or vary between specified limits[1].

Full etymology tree

• rangere (Norwegian Nynorsk), 'to rank (someone / something)'
  • borrowed ranger (French), 'to order, to arrange'
    • derived rang (French), 'row or line of things placed side-by-side'

Ancestors

• ranger (French)

Descendants and derived words

• utrangere (Norwegian Nynorsk)

Sources

1. rangere (Norwegian Nynorsk) - Wiktionary
2. ranger (French) - Wiktionary

Updated August 2026

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