fång

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Swedish[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Old Swedish fang. First attested in the 13th century.[1].

Doublet of (receive) and fånga (catch).

Noun[edit]

fång n

  1. armful [since 14th century][1]
    Synonym: famn
  2. (law) acquisition [since 13th century][1]
    Synonym: förvärv

Noun[edit]

fång c

  1. (veterinary medicine) laminitis [since 1836][1]

See also[edit]

  • (obsolete typography) ſaͤng (bed)

References[edit]