In Hvaler, Østfold, Norway-1753 marriage records; 1. At the top of each entry there is a date which in each case precedes the names etc. followed by the marriage date. All dates on page are ecclesiastical dates and all are Sundays (Dom.) except for Jonas Christophersen. The date at the top of his entry is 15 August (Wednesday in 1753) preceded by a 5 letter word that begins with the letter D and then perhaps an r. The last letter looks like d preceded by an i. I have tried many possible combinations using a Norwegian-English dictionary. Does any one have any suggestions as to the word and translation and what this date represents (banns, proclamation, engagement etc.)? 2. Preceding the name of each bridegroom on the page is a word that begins with what I believe is an E. These E's are different than any other capital E's on the page. This E has a loop which extends from the middle of the E up past the upper right corner of the E and back. Other capital E's on the page are conventional as in Eli and Elen.If this is an E why is it different? The next letter might be v followed by onlovich. I am guessing on this! I have tried many possible combinations but nothing fits. Any help also on this word will be appreciated.