Old Norse Dictionary Entry

For-vitni

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 for-vitni

f. curiosity (often in a bad sense), Fas. i. 71, Sks. 183, 553, Fms. i. 145, 260, Glúm. 327, Johann. 625. 89; fáa leiðir gott af forvitninni (a saying), Vídal. i. 58.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

for-vitni

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Glúm.: Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Vídal.: Vídalíns-Postilla.

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