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Við-fall

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 við-fall

n. the lowering the tree (the mast = viðr), Fas. ii. 515.

2 við-fall

2. metaph., ná öngu viðfalli, to come to no conclusion, Bs. i. 911; væntir mik at eigi fái þeir viðfall þaðan af, Karl. 233.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

við-fall

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
metaph.
metaphor, metaphorical.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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