Comments (Meaning / History Only)
Also means 'wolf' in Basque.
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Otso was a euphemism for "karhu" (the most common name for a bear nowadays), used alongside words like mesikämmen, kontio and nalle. It was feared that the animal would be summoned if its proper name was used.
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A very old, revering (slightly petting) name for "bear".
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