Hamsa

Old Swedish Dictionary - hamsa

Meaning of Old Swedish word "hamsa" in Swedish.

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

hamsa
gripa med händerna, fäkta? magnus hampsadhe om kringh sigh ATb 1: 389 (1472).

Part of speech: vb

Grammatical aspect: v.

Alternative forms or notes:
  • hampsa.
  • -adhe )

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

Works and authors cited:

ATb
(el. ATb 1), ATb 2, ATb 3 Arboga stads tänkebok I--III. Utg. av Erik Noreen och Torsten Wennström. 1935--40. SFSS.
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