Swedish edit

Etymology edit

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

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

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

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