Bordhkniver

Old Swedish Dictionary - bordhkniver

Meaning of Old Swedish word "bordhkniver" in Swedish.

As defined by K.F Söderwall's dictionary of Medieval Swedish:

bordhkniver
bordknif. " cultellos antiquos dictos bordhkniua" SD 3: 579 (1323). " cultellos nouos dictos bordhkniua ib. "ib 4: 710 (1340).

Part of speech: nn

Alternative forms or notes:
  • -knywer: -a SD 4: 710 (1340?)),

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

Works and authors cited:

SD
Svenskt Diplomatarium. Bd 6 s. 265--584. 1916--21. Bd 8 s. 1--272. 1953.
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