älta

Etymology
According to Nationalencyklopedins ordbok, the noun definition is attested since 1635, originally meaning "something". The verb comes from the, from , from , related to Ancient Greek.

Noun

 * 1)  General term for several child diseases, especially the rickets.

Verb

 * 1) to repeatedly ponder over or discuss an issue without reaching a constructive solution; to brood, to harp
 * 2) to vigorously stir or knead something
 * 1) to vigorously stir or knead something