In many cases "n. 1638" means "born in 1638". N=latin, french etc. for "born" Helge Husby "Ivar S. Ertesvåg" wrote: > DavidLJoh wrote: > > > > There are instances where there is an abreviation n. which at the end of my > > Bygdebok says > > > > n. neutrum > > > > What does neutrum mean? > > In a couple of instances that I am looking at now the n. preceeds a year. > > like " n. 1638" ? This probably means "nemnd 1638", mentioned (in the > source) in 1638. > > > > > Also, I am confused when I read 2 1/2 hud 1/2 hud or 1 1/2 kvernhus. How can > > you have 1/2 hud or 1 1/2 grinding mill? > > "1/2 hud" is the value of half a hide > You can have a half grinding mill if you own it together with someone > else. > > > > > Dave > > Ivar S. Ertesvåg