Fana

Old Swedish Dictionary - fana

Meaning 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.
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