Fana
Old Swedish Dictionary - fanaMeaning of Old Swedish word "fana" in Swedish.
As defined by K.F Söderwall's dictionary of Medieval Swedish:
- fana
- fana. Jfr Branting, Textil skrud s. 162 f. j spywtsens ffano haffde hon wars härra kors JMPs 293.
Part of speech: nn
Alternative forms or notes:- ffano JMPs 293; fanu: -unna HLG 1: 53 (1448). pl. fanar ib 3: 57 (1522) ),
- *fana pänninger ,
Possible runic inscription in Medieval Futhork:ᚠᛆᚿᛆ
Medieval Runes were used in Sweden from 12th to 17th centuries.
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Works and authors cited:
- MP
- Svenska Medeltids-postillor. Utg. af G. E. Klemming. Fortsatta af R. Geete. Del. 3, 4, 5. 1893--1910. SFSS.