Fast-haldr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Fast-haldr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 fast-haldr

adj. fast-holding, tenacious, saving, Fms. x. 409.

2 fast-haldr

β. as subst. a key, Edda (Gl.): a shackle, Fastaldr var á Fenri lagðr, Mkv.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᛅᛋᛏ-ᚼᛅᛚᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
l.
Linnæus.
subst
substantive, substantival, substantivally.
subst.
substantive, substantival, substantivally.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Mkv.
Málshátta-kvæði. (A. III.)
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