S(v)ortne

Old Danish Dictionary - s(v)ortne

Meaning of Old Danish word "S(v)ortne", as defined by Otto Kalkar's Dictionary of Old Danish language.

The Old Danish word S(v)ortne can mean:

  • go. (isl sortna, fsv svartna) blive grå (bleg); swortnade-han som iord. RD III. 64æ (== CP V. 44m);de kinder de sortnede som en iord. DEF V.106b; IV. 555b (ovf. II. 445 25 Jf svart. — If, blive mørk; sky-loftet sortnedis af tycke pile-flug. SortS 68.

Possible runic inscription in Medieval Futhork:ᛋ(ᚠ)ᚮᚱᛏᚿᚽ
Medieval Runes were used in Denmark from 12th to 17th centuries.

Abbreviations used:

g.
grad (gradus).
go.
gærningsord (verbum).
t.
tysk.

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