-gill

Swedish

Etymology

Adjectival suffix, attested on Forsaringen in the accusative form -kilan. From Old Swedish gilder, Old Norse gildr. Related to gälda (“to pay”), gälla (“to apply”), guld, among others. Identical to gill.

Suffix

-gill

1. in accordance with a rule
2. which is as it should be; orderly

Derived terms

Swedish terms suffixed with -gill

References

• -gill in Svensk ordbok (SO)