morghongava

Old Swedish

Alternative forms
  • ᛘᚮᚱᚵᚼᚮᚿᚵᛆᚠᛆ

Etymology

Compound of morghon (“morning”) +‎ gava (“gift”). Compare Old Norse morgingjǫf.

Noun

morghongava

  1. morning gift (the gift given by the bridegroom to the bride on the morning after the wedding night)

Descendants
  • Swedish: morgongåva
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