Helvad

Old Danish Dictionary - helvad

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

The Old Danish word Helvad can mean:

  • Prognost, astro- "log. 1833. 41". Sidst nævnte form er den sædv., se Ordb, o. Gadespr.; jvir, Rietz: hurromhej. Først nævnte form er mulig kun en forklarende skrivemåde, smlan, burre foran. — Hvervel (hvirrel), no.
  • 1) hvirvel (om vand); giorde den strenge strøm én huirrel, Urfé, Astrea, I. 13. Hos Moth: hurl. Jyfr. Ri etz: hurrel. Smlgn. vandhvirrel ndf. (u. vatn). —
  • 2) lukke (til at dreje rundt); dørren vaar luct ve hveruil faar,

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

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Abbreviations used:

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

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