Nilke

Old Danish Dictionary - nilke

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

The Old Danish word Nilke can mean:

  • go.
  • 1) gnide, knibe, Moth. —
  • 2) tage med behændighed; uilke et søm af. Moth. — 83) gøre noget behændigt. Moth. —4) suge. Mvth.—5) tale ondt om.Moth; su- ville, uilcker oc hacker pas ens ryet ov uafin. Colding, Etymol. 1260. 3enSmign. MolD. Diall.

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

Abbreviations used:

go.
gærningsord (verbum).
n.
norsk.
t.
tysk.

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