andedrägt

Swedish

Etymology

Compound of ande (“breath”) +‎ drägt (“draw, pull”). According to SO attested since 1484.

Noun

andedrägt c

  1. Archaic form of andedräkt.
    • 1713, Sophia Elisabeth Brenner, “Den Salige Grefwens ytersta Tal.”, in Poetiske Dikter 1‎, page 88:
      Min andedrägt blir tung/ iag märcker grant min Skatt
      My breath grow heavy/ I can see my Treasure beautiful
    • 1739 February 12, “Fortsättning om Regrer.”, in Anmärckningar Wid Swenske Posttidningarne‎, page 3:
      […] , Luften, som infupes i hwarje Andedrägt, Lifsmedlen och Watnet, som brukas til Mat och Dryck, […]
      […] ,the Air, which is absorbed in every Breath, the Groceries and the Water, which is used for Food and Drink, […]

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