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For-sögn

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Definitions

Definitions

3 definitions

1 for-sögn for-sǫgn

f. order, superintendance, Fms. i. 290, x. 433, Orkn. 286, Sturl. i. 46 C.

2 for-sögn for-sǫgn

β. prophecy, Stj. 114.

3 for-sögn for-sǫgn

γ. a law term, previous declaration, N. G. L. i. 88, 89. forsagnar-vitni, n. a witness to a declaration, N. G. L. i. 32, Gþl. 475.
Orthography

Orthography

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Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

for-sögn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
prop
properly.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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