hugsvala

Swedish

Etymology

From Old Swedish hughsvala, equivalent to hug (mind) + svala (to cool). See more at håg and sval.

Verb

hugsvala (present hugsvalar, preterite hugsvalade, supine hugsvalat, imperative hugsvala)

  1. (dated) to comfort, to console
    Synonym: (common) trösta

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