Old Norse Dictionary Entry

For-spár

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 for-spár

adj., often used in the description of the wise men of antiquity, such as Njál, Snorri:—‘fore-spaeing’ (Scot.), prophecying, Eb. 42, Nj. 30, Fms. iv. 24, 87, Eg. 20, Fs. 54; of Odin, Yngl. S. ch. 5.

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Runic Inscription

for-spár

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
ch: chapter.
ch.: chapter.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
prop: properly.
S.: South, Southern.
Scot.: Scottish.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Yngl. S.: Ynglinga Saga. (C. II.)

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