Old Norse Dictionary Entry

þvingan

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 þvingan

f. a weighing down, hardship, Magn. 502; as opp. to skemtan, Stj. 2; þótti þat þ. at halda svá margar hátíðir, 49; til þvingunar ok ófrelsis, Bs. i. 720; ganga undir nýjar þvinganir, N. G. L. iii. 249.

Similar Words

þá
þá-fjall
þá-gi
þá-leiðis
þá-mikill

Runic Inscription

þvingan

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "þvingan" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
n.: neuter.
opp: opposed to.
opp.: opposed.
opp. to: opposed to.
p.: page.
þ.: þáttr.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Magn.: Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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