Old Norse Dictionary Entry

And-óf

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 and-óf

n. prob. = and-þóf, prop. a paddling with the oars, so as to bring the boat to lie against wind and stream. Metaph., við nokkuru andófi, after a somewhat hard struggle, Fbr. 84.

2 and-óf

2. a division in a ship, fremsta rúm í skipi kallast a., Fél. ix. 3.

Similar Words

A
á-auki
á-austr
á-barning
á-bati

Runic Inscription

and-óf

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

gl: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
prob: probable, probably.
prob.: probable, probably.
prop: properly.
prop.: properly.

Works & Authors

Fbr.: Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Fél.: Félags-rit.

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