Hofsven
Old Swedish Dictionary - hofsvenMeaning of Old Swedish word "hofsven" in Swedish.
As defined by K.F Söderwall's dictionary of Medieval Swedish:
- hofsven
- ryttare. " en hästh som en hoffswen antwordade andeers aaker for xx öre" ATb 3: 104 (1499). Jfr hofman.
Part of speech: nn
Alternative forms or notes:- hoff- )
Possible runic inscription in Medieval Futhork:ᚼᚮᚠᛋᚠᚽᚿ
Medieval Runes were used in Sweden from 12th to 17th centuries.
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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.