Linan

Old Swedish Dictionary - linan

Meaning of Old Swedish word "linan" in Swedish.

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

linan
lindring, lättnad. " til theras sorgx oc dröffuilsas lynan" Su 159. ib 161. - lättnad, vederqvickelse. för ens dröffwelikx hiärtans lenan (refrigerationem) Su 116. lidande likamen kände i sinne hardaste pino nakra linan äller lättilse ib 195.

Part of speech: nn

Alternative forms or notes:
  • lyna Su 159.
  • lenan ib 116, 161),

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

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Works and authors cited:

Su
H. Susos Gudeliga Snilles Väckare. Utg. af R. Bergström. 1868--70.
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