-gill

Swedish

Etymology

Adjectival suffix, attested on Forsaringen in the accusative form -kilan. From Old Swedish gilder, Old Norse gildr. Related to gälda (“to pay”), gälla (“to apply”), guld, among others. Identical to gill.

Suffix

-gill

  1. in accordance with a rule
  2. which is as it should be; orderly

Derived terms
Swedish terms suffixed with -gill

References
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