Hofhest

Old Danish Dictionary - hofhest

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

The Old Danish word Hofhest can mean:

  • no.
  • 1) en stor kraftig hest, stridshest; caballus, Juffhest. Colding, Etymol. 181; Moth. Smlgn. hofmandsbest ndf. — 9) et stolt menneske. Moth. Smlgn. alterhest ndf.

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

Abbreviations used:

no.
navneord (substantivum).
n.
norsk.
t.
tysk.

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