Vardyr

Old Danish Dictionary - vardyr

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

The Old Danish word Vardyr can mean:

  • no.
  • 1) et dyr, som hvert menneske mentes at have ligt i sind, og som advarede mennesket mod ondt. M. — 92) spøgelsedyr, der varsler død. M. Jf n vardyvle, efter Ross også varadyyr; kirkevar of.

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

Abbreviations used:

no.
navneord (substantivum).
t.
tysk.

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