Portpika

Old Swedish Dictionary - portpika

Meaning of Old Swedish word "portpika" in Swedish.

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

portpika
flicka som tjänstgör som portvakt. VKU 24 (1541).

Part of speech: nn

Alternative forms or notes:
  • -piga )

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

Works and authors cited:

VKU
Vadstena klosters Uppbörds- och Utgiftsbok 1539--1570. Utg. af C. Silfverstolpe. 1895.
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