Old Swedish


noun
  1. the language of Sweden as spoken and written from about 1225 to 1500. Abbreviation: OSw

Origin of Old Swedish

1
First recorded in 1845–50

Words Nearby Old Swedish

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How to use Old Swedish in a sentence

  • In the next period of Old Swedish, from 1350 to the Reformation, a universal language for the whole country is distinguished.

    Sweden | Victor Nilsson
  • The etymology of the word has been given as the Old Swedish vr (sacramentum) and vringar (sacramentarii, soldiers bound by oath).

    Sweden | Victor Nilsson