Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Mis-fara

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 mis-fara

fór, [Scot. misfaer], to go amiss, be lost, Gþl. 508: to do amiss, transgress, Bs. i. 773; misfara með e-u, to treat amiss, outrage, N. G. L. i. 152, Ó. H. 224, Gþl. 102, 312: to misconduct, Fms. vii. 142: reflex. to go amiss, Bret. 98; e-m misfersk, it goes amiss with one, Bs. ii. 18.

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Runic Inscription

mis-fara

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
reflex: reflexive.
reflex.: reflexive.
Scot.: Scottish.

Works & Authors

Bret.: Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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