leka

Old Swedish

verb
Definitions
  • to move quickly
  • to flutter, swirl
  • to dance
  • to play

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse leika (play) inherited from Proto-Germanic *laikaną (move about, jump, play).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*laikaną

Gloss

move about, jump, play

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

踊

Emoji
🐸 🦘

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