mordbrännare
Swedish
Etymology
Inherited from Old Swedish morþbrännare. By surface analysis, mord (“murder”) + brännare (“burner”). Refers to an arsonist generally, despite the etymology. According to SO attested since 1350.
Noun
mordbrännare c
- an arsonist
Declension
| Declension of mordbrännare | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singular | Plural | |||
| Indefinite | Definite | Indefinite | Definite | |
| Nominative | mordbrännare | mordbrännaren | mordbrännare | mordbrännarna |
| Genitive | mordbrännares | mordbrännarens | mordbrännares | mordbrännarnas |
Related terms
- mordbrand (“arson”)
See also
- anlägga (“set [on fire]”)
- pyroman (“pyromaniac”)
- tutta (“torch; ignite”)
References
- mordbrännare in Svensk ordbok (SO)
- mordbrännare in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)