Hóf-samr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hóf-samr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hóf-samr

adj. moderate, temperate, Sks. 355, 454, Sturl. i. 107 (v. l.), Orkn. 252, Barl. 142: thrifty (mod.); ó-hófsamr, intemperate.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᚠ-ᛋᛅᛘᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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