Faðm-lag

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Faðm-lag

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 faðm-lag

n., esp. in pl. embraces, Ísl. ii. 269, Fms. iii. 129, Bret. 24: metaph., Sks. 550, Mar. 119.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᛅᛏᛘ-ᛚᛅᚴ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

esp
especially.
esp.
especially.
l.
Linnæus.
metaph.
metaphor, metaphorical.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors

Bret.
Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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