Svippe

Old Danish Dictionary - svippe

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

The Old Danish word Svippe can mean:

  • go. (isl svipa) smække; coneutio, slaar saa det huin,ssuipper ved. Etym 1025; Steph IL 285; M.— tm. 3) sviende, smært- ende; 5. blæst (kuld). M. — b) for- stærkende; s. glad 9: overmåde glad. M. JfOG: smæk (som forstærkende).

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

Abbreviations used:

go.
gærningsord (verbum).
tm.
tillagsmåde (participium).

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