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[[Norway|''Norway'']] | [[Norway|''Norway'']] | ||
== Gothic Handwriting == | == Gothic Handwriting == | ||
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After a time the script came to be used for everyday purposes such as agreements, letters of correspondence, keeping accounts, and different private formal purposes. A script was needed which was quicker to write. In a short period of time it became the typical writing in letters and other documents. Handwriting in Norway was dominated by the older Gothic cursive until the end of the 1500’s. | After a time the script came to be used for everyday purposes such as agreements, letters of correspondence, keeping accounts, and different private formal purposes. A script was needed which was quicker to write. In a short period of time it became the typical writing in letters and other documents. Handwriting in Norway was dominated by the older Gothic cursive until the end of the 1500’s. | ||
In the 1400-1500’s two distinct forms of writing were created, Latin and Gothic. These influence European and Norwegian script until well into the 1900’s. | In the 1400-1500’s two distinct forms of writing were created, Latin and Gothic. These influence European and Norwegian script until well into the 1900’s. | ||
== History of Handwriting in Norway –1600 to 1700’s A.D. == | == History of Handwriting in Norway –1600 to 1700’s A.D. == | ||
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*[[Norway: Birth and Christening Pre - 1814|Birth and Christening]] | *[[Norway: Birth and Christening Pre - 1814|Birth and Christening]] | ||
[[Image:1746 Norway Christening Record -1.jpg|thumb|left]] | [[Image:1746 Norway Christening Record -1.jpg|thumb|left|1746 Norway Christening Record -1.jpg]] | ||
*[[Norway: Confirmation Pre - 1814|Confirmation]] | *[[Norway: Confirmation Pre - 1814|Confirmation]] | ||
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= Language Characteristics = | = Language Characteristics = | ||
*[[Norwegian Genealogical Word List]] | *[[Norwegian Genealogical Word List]] | ||
=== Variant Forms of Words === | === Variant Forms of Words === | ||
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Spelling was not standardized when most early records were made. The following spelling variations are common: | Spelling was not standardized when most early records were made. The following spelling variations are common: | ||
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<br><br><br><br><br><br> | <br><br><br><br><br><br> | ||
<br>Examples: <br> | <br>Examples: <br> | ||
{| | {| align="left" width="98%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0" class="FCK__ShowTableBorders" | ||
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| width="33%" | gjørtler spelled as giørtler | | width="33%" | gjørtler spelled as giørtler | ||
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'''Common words found in christening records:''' | '''Common words found in christening records:''' | ||
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'''Variations of the word "birth":''' | '''Variations of the word "birth":''' | ||
[[Image:Christening records in Scandinavia.jpg|thumb|left]] | [[Image:Christening records in Scandinavia.jpg|thumb|left|Christening records in Scandinavia.jpg]] | ||
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<br>'''Variation of the word"male child"''' | <br>'''Variation of the word"male child"''' | ||
[[Image:Common words found in christening records.jpg|thumb|left]]<br> | [[Image:Common words found in christening records.jpg|thumb|left|Common words found in christening records.jpg]]<br> | ||
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'''Words found in burial records:''' | '''Words found in burial records:''' | ||
[[Image:Common Words Scandinavian Burial Records.jpg|thumb|left]] | [[Image:Common Words Scandinavian Burial Records.jpg|thumb|left|Common Words Scandinavian Burial Records.jpg]] | ||
In order to find and use specific types of Norwegian records, you will need to know some key words in Norwegian. This section lists key genealogical terms in English and the Norwegian words with the same or similar meanings. | In order to find and use specific types of Norwegian records, you will need to know some key words in Norwegian. This section lists key genealogical terms in English and the Norwegian words with the same or similar meanings. | ||
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For example, in the first column you will find the English word marriage. In the second column you will find Norwegian words with meanings such as marry, marriage, wedding, wedlock, unite, legitimate, joined, and other words used in Norwegian records to indicate marriage. | For example, in the first column you will find the English word marriage. In the second column you will find Norwegian words with meanings such as marry, marriage, wedding, wedlock, unite, legitimate, joined, and other words used in Norwegian records to indicate marriage. | ||
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| align="center" width="35%" bgcolor="#bac9e8" | '''English''' | | align="center" width="35%" bgcolor="#bac9e8" | '''English''' | ||