Skurv(e)

Old Danish Dictionary - skurv(e)

Meaning of Old Danish word "Skurv(e)", as defined by Otto Kalkar's Dictionary of Old Danish language.

The Old Danish word Skurv(e) can mean:

  • no. (fav skorver)
  • 1) ud- slæt; Etym 972 (u. porrigo); NL 1318; Steph I. 2482 (u. schores). —
  • 2) plantenavn, hørsilke (cuscuta euro-pæs); cuscuta, skurfve udi humle. FD 217 A; ComD $ 134; Buchw 174. Jf JT H9.

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

Abbreviations used:

no.
navneord (substantivum).

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