Bettblanken

English translation: bed frame

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German term or phrase:Bettblanken
English translation:bed frame
Entered by: Wendy Streitparth

00:00 May 12, 2015
German to English translations [PRO]
Archaeology / old architecture
German term or phrase: Bettblanken
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?
John Speese
United States
Local time: 21:43
bed frame
Explanation:
I imagine this would be either on the foot/headboards or sides, but it is only a guess.
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Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 02:43
Grading comment
Bed frame makes sense, esp. since this evil spirit causes nightmares, thanks!
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Summary of answers provided
3bed slats
Kim Metzger
1bed frame
Wendy Streitparth


  

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bed slats


Explanation:
I can't find verification of this, but it could be an older spelling of Bettplanken.

Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 19:43
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 42
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bed frame


Explanation:
I imagine this would be either on the foot/headboards or sides, but it is only a guess.

Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 02:43
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Bed frame makes sense, esp. since this evil spirit causes nightmares, thanks!
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