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Re:Nonnative English speakers share their gripes about speak... by trashtester on Thursday May 20, 2021 @01:13PM (#27223958)
The Norwegian word ("labyrint") is also based on the Greek word (possibly through Latin, somehow).

Ironically, though, "maze" may come from the Norwegian word "mas".

https://www.etymonline.com/word/maze

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Re:Nonnative English speakers share their gripes about speak... by Broken_Hippo on Thursday May 20, 2021 @04:09PM (#27226498)
Today, I've learned a new Norwegian word - labyrint. I've not stumbled across it.

Thank you.

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