Vidherhalda

Old Swedish Dictionary - vidherhalda

Meaning of Old Swedish word "vidherhalda" in Swedish.

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

vidherhalda
hålla sig, bestå. ma thu ey länge winna, oc widh halla (permanere) MB 1: 417.

Part of speech: vb

Grammatical aspect: v.

Alternative forms or notes:
  • wedherhaalda.
  • widh halla )
  • vidherhalda sik , hålla sig vid, trygga sig vid. tiil holkit lyffthe och scriffwilse wii frwkomligha tro tiilsätia och oss fwlkomliga wedherhaaldom BSH 5: 129 (1506).

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

Works and authors cited:

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