Dreift

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Dreift

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 dreift

n. adj. ‘adrift,’ scattered, in the phrase, fara d., of troops, to march in loose order, Fms. i. 71, v. 56; dreifara, viii. 213.

Runic Inscription

ᛏᚱᛁᛁᚠᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
ch
chapter.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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