The Scandinavian roots of the word 'smorgasbord'

'Smorgasbord' is a word borrowed from Scandinavian 'smorgasbord'. The word entered the English language some time around 1879.

smorgasbord [noun] [1879]

• a luncheon or supper buffet offering a variety of foods and dishes (as hors d'oeuvres, hot and cold meats, smoked and p...
• an often large heterogeneous mixture
• mélange

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Etymology: Swedish 'smörgåsbord' from 'smörgås' open sandwich + 'bord' table

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