Turturduva

Old Swedish Dictionary - turturduva

Meaning of Old Swedish word "turturduva" in Swedish.

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

turturduva
turturduva. thw (ɔ jungfru Maria) äst ok en tortildufwa SvRimd 48. jomffru maria. .. togh hans siäl swa som turtur duffwo. hwitare än snyo JMPs 436.

Part of speech: nn

Alternative forms or notes:
  • tortil- SvRimd 48 )

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

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Works and authors cited:

MP
Svenska Medeltids-postillor. Utg. af G. E. Klemming. Fortsatta af R. Geete. Del. 3, 4, 5. 1893--1910. SFSS.
SvRimd
Två Svenska Rimdikter från medeltiden. I Småst på Fsv.
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