stytta

Etymology 1
From, from.

Noun

 * 1)  a pillar or pedestal
 * 2) a statue
 * 3) help, aid, support

Etymology 2
From (earlier ), from  (from *stunti-, *stuntu- “short”, whence Old Norse, Icelandic .).

Verb

 * 1) to shorten
 * 2) to fold up (a long garment such a skirt or pants)
 * 3)  to reduce, to simplify (a fraction)