Uphova

Old Swedish Dictionary - uphova

Meaning of Old Swedish word "uphova" in Swedish.

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

uphova
stärka, befästa? swa ath owishethin matte speckias ock sachtas ok retuisan ophoffuas SO 191. " tha vore lögn vphöfuat oc heder oc ära forsmad" MD 172 m.

Part of speech: vb

Grammatical aspect: v.

Alternative forms or notes:
  • op-.
  • höfua )

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

Works and authors cited:

MD
Svenska Medeltids dikter och rim. Utg. af G. E. Klemming. 1881--82. SFSS.
SO
Skrå-Ordningar. Utg. af G. E. Klemming. 1856.
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