Framan-verðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Framan-verðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 framan-verðr

adj. [cp. Ulf. fram-vairþjis], ‘fore-ward,’ in the front; á framanverðri brekkunni, Fms. vii. 298; nesinu, Eg. 399; framanverðar fylkingar, Fms. vi. 69; um hökuna framanverða, Orkn. 288; í framanvert nefit, Nj. 29.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᚱᛅᛘᛅᚾ-ᚢᛁᚱᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
f.: feminine.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
Ulf.: Ulfilas.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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