Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Brand-erfð

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 brand-erfð

f. a Norse law term, originating from the heathen age when dead bodies were still burnt, vide arfsal, a sort of clientela, giving life-long support to a man; ‘til brands eðr báls,’ i. e. ad urnam, and inheriting him when dead; defined N. G. L. i. 50.

Similar Words

babbl
bág-lundr
bág-ráðr
bág-rækr
BAGALL

Runic Inscription

brand-erfð

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
i. e.: id est.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
orig: original, originally.

Works & Authors

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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