Old Danish

American  

noun

1. the Danish language as spoken and written from the 9th to the 14th centuries. ODan, ODan.

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Example Sentences

In Old Dutch there was "fader"; in Old Icelandic we find "faðir"; in Old High German, a precursor to modern German, it was "fater" – now "vater"; and, finally, in Old Danish, "fathær."

From Salon

The 49-year old Danish citizen, who has ties to Russia, is currently in preliminary questioning at Copenhagen city court, where it will be decided whether she will be remanded in custody, the prosecutor told Reuters.

From Reuters

The tape, featuring the song "Radio Peace", was recorded on Jan. 5, 1970 by four 16-year old Danish boys who had succeeded in getting an interview with the couple for a school magazine.

From Reuters

They remind me of an old Danish proverb, “Where there is heart space there is house space.”

From New York Times

Make a side trip to nearby Solvang, which is modeled after an old Danish town, with wineries and beautiful scenery outside.

From Time