FJÁ

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

FJÁ

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 FJÁ

ð, [Goth. fijan = μισειν; A. S. feon or fjan], to hate; an obsolete word, but occurs in Hým. 22, Ls. 35: reflex., fjásk e-n, to hate one, Skm. 33. Its participle however remains in all Teut. dialects, vide fjándi below.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᛁᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.
Goth.: Gothic.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
m.: masculine.
part: participle.
reflex: reflexive.
reflex.: reflexive.
S.: South, Southern.
Teut.: Teutonic.

Works & Authors

Hým.: Hýmis-kviða. (A. I.)
Ls.: Loka-senna. (A. I.)
Skm.: Skírnis-mál. (A. I.)

View All Sources

Back to Letter F

Back to Homepage

About

Old Norse Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary based on the legendary Cleasby-Vigfusson work.

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"