Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Fjánds-boð

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 fjánds-boð

or fjánd-boð, n. a law term, a foe’s bidding, a sham bidding at an auction; ok sé eigi fjándsboð, eigi skal hann at fjándsboði annars hafa, N. G. L. i. 117, cp. Gpl. 292.

Similar Words

FÁ
fá-bjáni
fá-bygðr
fá-dæmi
fá-dæmiligr

Runic Inscription

fjánds-boð

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

View All Sources →