Glossary entry

Danish term or phrase:

Vor Gunst!

English translation:

Our favour!

Added to glossary by Timoshka
Jul 5, 2012 00:47
11 yrs ago
Danish term

Vor Gunst!

Danish to English Social Sciences History
I have found the phrase "Vor Gunst!" at the beginning of a command issued by King Frederik VI, but I am unsure of how to translate this. I have found vague references to the term, but no definitive translation. I assume it was used when addressing high-ranking officials.
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Our favour!

This is the literal translation.

Googling a bit shows that it was a formal greeting used in official letters written on behalf of the king from around the mid-16th century, showing that the king looks on the recipient of the letter with favour.

However, what an appropriate English equivalent would be, would be a matter of a bit of research. Good luck.
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