Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Bettblanken
English translation:
bed frame
Added to glossary by
Wendy Streitparth
May 12, 2015 00:00
9 yrs ago
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German term
United States
23 years in agricultural science
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Bettblanken
German to English
Other
Archaeology
old architecture
Als magisches Schutzzeichen gegen dieses Unwesen wurde oft der so genannte „Drudenfuß“ – ein fünfzackiger Stern (Pentagramm) – in die Bettblanken oder Türstöcke der Almgebäude eingeschnitzt.
Does anyone know the meaning of Bettblanken?
Does anyone know the meaning of Bettblanken?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 1 | bed frame |
Wendy Streitparth
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| 3 | bed slats |
Kim Metzger
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May 13, 2015 09:50: Wendy Streitparth Created KOG entry
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Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Germany
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Germany
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bed frame
I imagine this would be either on the foot/headboards or sides, but it is only a guess.
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Comment: "Bed frame makes sense, esp. since this evil spirit causes nightmares, thanks!"
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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Mexico
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Mexico
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bed slats
I can't find verification of this, but it could be an older spelling of Bettplanken.
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