Elsdjur

Old Danish Dictionary - elsdjur

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

The Old Danish word Elsdjur can mean:

  • no. elsdyr; vrnød oc elsdiur. 5. Msb. 14.5; hiorte, elssdiur, hinde eller andre store diur. A. Bernt- sen. II. 152; elss-diuredtz hud er hug oc stick fri. Comenius, Op- ladne Dør. $ 193; ur-øxen, elsdiur. Kingo, Chr. V, anhang. 22". Smlgn. djur og elendsdjur.

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

Abbreviations used:

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

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