Efternavn

Old Danish Dictionary - efternavn

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

The Old Danish word Efternavn can mean:

  • no. eftermæle; erhand selv og død, da tør hans efter- navn for undergang ej frygte. Bor- ding. II. 413; de skulle beteneke deris effternaffn oc ryete. P. Resen, 136; Moth.

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

Abbreviations used:

g.
grad (gradus).
no.
navneord (substantivum).

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