Old Swedish

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Old Swedish¹

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg