Torv(e)abe

Old Danish Dictionary - torv(e)abe

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

The Old Danish word Torv(e)abe can mean:

  • no. topmålt nar, gøgler; PSO 11. 36 (ovf. III. 604 bus, jr ovf. ÅL. 1685); M; jeg i pris kom for een torve-abe. Wielandt Il. 103. Jf: dend (0: titel af vis) hentis ey med Disse-rey hos hver en marekets- abe. Sort $ 29. Jf abe 2).

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

Abbreviations used:

no.
navneord (substantivum).

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