Hirdha

Old Swedish Dictionary - hirdha

Meaning of Old Swedish word "hirdha" in Swedish.

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

hirdha
vakta, vårda? gömma? förvara? the wiliä barnith drepa oc myrdhe thy scalt thu thz i annen stadh hyrdhe MD 13.

Part of speech: vb

Grammatical aspect: v.

Alternative forms or notes:
  • hyrdhe.
  • härdha.
  • -der )
  • hirdha sik , gömma sig. j skogha haffdo the sik härt RK 1: 3136.

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

Works and authors cited:

MD
Svenska Medeltids dikter och rim. Utg. af G. E. Klemming. 1881--82. SFSS.
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