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For-spá

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2 definitions

1 for-spá

1. f. a ‘fore-spaeing’ (Scot.), prophecy, Fms. i. 88, 96, 263, ii. 79, x. 275, Bret. 62, Stj, 202, Bs. ii. 7.

2 for-spá

2. ð, to prophesy, Thom. 488.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

for-spá

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
prop
properly.
Scot.
Scottish.

Works & Authors

Bret.
Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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