Dirfð

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Dirfð

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 dirfð

f. boldness, often with the notion of impudence, arrogance, Eg. 47, Glúm. 309, Fms. iv. 161, xi. 54, Post. 645. 71; of-dirfð, impudence.

Runic Inscription

ᛏᛁᚱᚠᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Glúm.
Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)
Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
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