Rank

Old Danish Dictionary - rank

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

The Old Danish word Rank can mean:

  • to (isl rakkr) rank, stiv; nu listig oc smidig, nu stiff oe ranck. Heg 152; Etym 1055 (u. erectus). — 2) stejl, brat; saa klippe-stejl ogrank: — ej volden tindes kunde. AB II. 421. Banke, uo. («v ranka, mut ranke) i nuv. bet: tant vilde rancker. 2 Kg.- 4939 (1807, 1547; 1500: vinquister; Etym 1107 (u. sarmentum). Jf MoD: rinke; opranke uvt. — Bankesnitser, haveknviv, kuiv til at afskære ; druer; Etym 394 (u. talx); NL 373; a) holde ; M. Jf snitser.

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

Abbreviations used:

g.
grad (gradus).
t.
tysk.

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