Speia

Old Swedish Dictionary - speia

Meaning of Old Swedish word "speia" in Swedish.

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

speia: speja, bespeja. " j ärin kompne at speghia landen" MB 1: 241. " the willo landith speia ib. speyn i landin" ib. " en aff them tolff som speiath hafdhe landith" ib 401. ib 402, 422. Jfr bespeia, ospeiadher.

Part of speech: vb

Grammatical aspect: v.

Alternative forms or notes:

speya MB 1: 442.
speghia.
spen MB 1: 241),

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

Similar entries:

Speia (I)

Works and authors cited:

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

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