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| The Word | Description | Explanation |
| Black Moon | A New Moon | Its called a Black moon, because it can not be seen. Everyone knows its there though. |
| Drossel | Gammelnok's word for Song Thrush | There are many strangely named birds where Gammelnok used to live. |
| Gammelnok | Old Nordic meaning 'Old Enough' | The main character of this story, and the owner of his own Web Site. |
| GreyFace | A specifically numbered Grey Squirrel. | As they all look the same, they refer to each other by number. |
| Handsack | Smaller than a rucksack, but roomier. | A rucksack would not be practical, as it would drag along the ground. Nissers have short legs. |
| Herr ZigZag | Also known as The Great Controller | A sinister character obsessed with control, regulations and bureaucracy. |
| Houle | A type of cave or hiding place. | Mr P likes to build himself a Houle underneath the duvet in the bedroom, |
| Kattegat | The water separating Denmark and Norway | Gammelnok always mutters strange words to himself |
| NisseHat | Headgear worn by Nissers | As its very cold in winter, Nissers have to wear large red hats to keep warm. |
| Nisser | A kind of Elv or Pixie | Nissers make presents for Father Christmas throughout the year. These presents are then given to children on Christmas Eve. |
| Numbers | Another name for Squirrels or GreyFaces | As they all look the same, they refer to each other by number. |
| Oresund | The water separating Denmark and Sweden | Gammelnok always mutters strange words to himself |
| Pickhammer | Similar to a Pick Axe, but smaller | Nissers are not allowed to use Pick Axes, as they might cause damage when they get exited. |
| Servants | The people living in the Mr P's house | As Mr P likes to say: Dogs have Masters, Cats have Servants. |
| Skagerak | The water separating Denmark and Norway | Gammelnok always mutters strange words to himself |
| Ugle | Old Nordic meaning 'Owl' | Ugle is in fact an Owl, and lives in the woods above and behind StepSixtySix. |
| White Moon | A Full Moon | Normally the animals get together for a party or Fest when there is a White Moon. |
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