Gluper

Old Swedish Dictionary - gluper

Meaning of Old Swedish word "gluper" in Swedish.

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

gluper
gap, svalg, bråddjup. " fly badha thenna glupana ok gaa swa räth j weghen ath man oppa yngha sydhe wardher snardher" Gers Frest 50. " tryggeliga koma offwer then farlegha glupen" ib 52.

Part of speech: nn

Alternative forms or notes:
  • -ar )

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

Works and authors cited:

Fr
Hertig Fredrik af Normandie. Utg. af J. A. Ahlstrand. 1853.
Gers Frest
Om djefvulens frestelse. Af Joh. Gerson. Öfversatt af Ericus Nicolai. 1876.
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