Forn-saga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Forn-saga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 forn-saga

u, f. an old tale, esp. of the mythical age, Fas. i. 417 (v. l.), Eg. 698: mod. forn-sögur, old legends.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᚢᚱᚾ-ᛋᛅᚴᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

esp
especially.
esp.
especially.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
p.
page.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
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