Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lín-fé

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 lín-fé

m. ‘linen-fee,’ a bridal gift, given on the wedding day; hann (the bridegroom) skal ganga yfir gólf þvert ok gefa henni línfé, N. G. L. ii. 305, Ld. 200, Edda 75, Fms. x. 312.

Similar Words

LÁ
lá-deyða
lá-garðr
Lá-land
labba

Runic Inscription

lín-fé

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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