calm, tranquil → cheerful 1 realization Unique
NEW Realization 1
type Semantic evolution
language Swedish
lexeme rolig
meaning 1 calm
direction →
meaning 2 funny en rolig historia
a funny story
reference SAO
comment The meaning 'quiet' has been preserved fro this word in Danish and Norwegian. Cf. Also the Swed. orolig 'restless, anxious'

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