Fostermoder

Old Danish Dictionary - fostermoder

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

The Old Danish word Fostermoder can mean:

  • no,
  • 1) plejemoder, opdragerske; siden, ther hennis modhær var døth, tha vord sancta Margareta son megeth fræmmermeræ ælst af henne føster- moder. Hell. Kvinder. 30.r; dødhe Delbora, Rebecces fostærmodher. 1. Msb. 35.s (G1. D. Bib., 1550; 1607: amme); mynn faader saatte meg till foster-moder strid. Grundtv.,

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


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