Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Fá-dæmi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 fá-dæmi

n. pl. monstrosities, portents, 623. 39, Fms. v. 206: með fádæmum, ofdirfð ok níðingskap, vii. 18; vera með fádæmum, to be portentous, viii. 52, v. l., Sturl. iii. 274; heyrit f., shame! Háv. 45: joined to an adj. or adv., fá-dæma-, portentous; f. mikill, f. stór, f. vel, etc., Þiðr. 187, Krók. 49.

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Runic Inscription

fá-dæmi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
adv: adverb.
adv.: adverb.
etc.: et cetera.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.
s. v.: sub verbo.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Háv.: Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
Krók.: Króka Refs Saga. (D. V.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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