skeltata

Old Frisian

Alternative forms

skelta, schelta

Etymology

Blend of skeld (“guilt”) +‎ hāta (“caller”). Compare Old High German sculdheizo.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈskeltata/

Noun

skeltata m

legal magistrate

References

Bremmer, Rolf H. (2009) An Introduction to Old Frisian: History, Grammar, Reader, Glossary, Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company, →ISBN, page 28

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