Fosterfadhir

Old Swedish Dictionary - fosterfadhir

Meaning of Old Swedish word "fosterfadhir" in Swedish.

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

fosterfadhir
L: fosterfader, försörjare. jhesus war thera fosteradher til thera lifs bärningh MP 4: 29.

Part of speech: nn

Alternative forms or notes:
  • fooster- GU C 20 s. 367) ,

Possible runic inscription in Medieval Futhork:ᚠᚮᛋᛏᚽᚱᚠᛆᚦᚼᛁᚱ
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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