tussebit

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From tuss (“Subterranean”) +‎ bit (“bite”). Literally, a bite of the Subterraneans.

Noun

tussebit m (definite singular tussebiten, indefinite plural tussebitar, definite plural tussebitane)

1. (folklore) a damage from an unvisible bite of a mythical Subterranean wight. Can occure when walking on top of a Subterranean house, or if drinking water from a river at night time. May have parallels in other cultures under other names.