Bisprog

Old Danish Dictionary - bisprog

Meaning of Old Danish word "Bisprog", as defined by Otto Kalkar's Dictionary of Old Danish language.

The Old Danish word Bisprog can mean:

  • no. (nt. bisproke, se Sch. u.L.) ordsprog; mynnes altidh thet bisprok: øghe mettes ey aff syyn. Brandt. 179.5; aff hannom wigik proverbium, theth bisprogh: swo som Mémbroth stærk: jeyære for herræn. G1. D. Bib.-1. Msb. 10.9; thær aff liauæ wi eet bysprog: hund ær heme rigist. n. D. Mag. V. 171, 164; fabele oc andre bispraaek flere. Herm. Wei- gere. 288.

Possible runic inscription in Medieval Futhork:ᛒᛁᛋᛕᚱᚮᚵ
Medieval Runes were used in Denmark from 12th to 17th centuries.

Abbreviations used:

g.
grad (gradus).
n.
norsk.
no.
navneord (substantivum).
nt.
nedertysk.
t.
tysk.

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