Maxan

Old Swedish Dictionary - maxan

Meaning of Old Swedish word "maxan" in Swedish.

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

maxan
2) nästan. " cominus. .. när vthan aather wändho genstan maxa ok nw" GU C 20 s. 128. pene. .. mäxan ok nestan scilicet fere b s. 427.

Part of speech: ab

Grammatical aspect: adv.

Alternative forms or notes:
  • maxa.
  • mäxan )

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

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Works and authors cited:

GU
Glossarii Latino-Svethici specimen vetustum. E cod. mscr. Bibliothecæ Reg. Acad. Upsal. Diss. Ups. præs. J. H. Schröder. 1845.
GU C 20
Latinskt-Svenskt glossarium efter Cod. Ups. C 20. Utg. av E. Neuman. S 1--583. 1918--20, (hand 2) s. 1--169. 1938--42. SFSS.
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