Where does “lyktgubbe” come from?
lyktgubbe (Swedish) comes from Swedish lykta, from Middle Low German luchte.
lyktgubbe (Swedish): a will o' the wisp, a jack o'lantern ((attributed to a) supernatural being carrying a lantern)
Definitions
- a will o' the wisp, a jack o'lantern ((attributed to a) supernatural being carrying a lantern)
Ancestry of “lyktgubbe”, step by step
lyktgubbe traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Swedish lykta
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | lykta | a lantern, a handheld lamp; bald face, a horse... |
| 2 | Middle Low German | luchte | — |
via Swedish gubbe
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | gubbe | an old or elderly man; one's husband; little lump |