Hofiunkare

Old Swedish Dictionary - hofiunkare

Meaning of Old Swedish word "hofiunkare" in Swedish.

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

hofiunkare
eg. yngling som tjenar vid en furstes hof; yngling af förnämt stånd. " en wänasta wngher oc stolter hooffiunkare" Su 233. vnghe hoff jonkara MB 2: 173. ib 271.

Part of speech: nn

Alternative forms or notes:
  • hoofflunkare.
  • hoff jonkare: -a MB 2: 173, 271),

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

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Works and authors cited:

MB
Svenska Medeltidens Bibelarbeten. Utg. af G. E. Klemming. Del. 1, 2. 1848--55.
Su
H. Susos Gudeliga Snilles Väckare. Utg. af R. Bergström. 1868--70.
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