Hovudhfolk

Old Swedish Dictionary - hovudhfolk

Meaning of Old Swedish word "hovudhfolk" in Swedish.

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

hovudhfolk
det förnämsta folket. amalech howodhfolk oc thz första (principium gentium) MB 1: 417.

Part of speech: nn

Alternative forms or notes:
  • howodh- )

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

Works and authors cited:

MB
Svenska Medeltidens Bibelarbeten. Utg. af G. E. Klemming. Del. 1, 2. 1848--55.
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