Hafskal

Old Swedish Dictionary - hafskal

Meaning of Old Swedish word "hafskal" in Swedish.

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

hafskal
? el. n.? musselskal, snäckskal. thänna steenen margari[t]a. .. wäxser j haffweno in concha marina, thät är j fiiska skal älla haff skal JMPs 535. Jfr hafsfiska skal.

Part of speech: nn

Alternative forms or notes:
  • haff- )

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

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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