Sak-vörn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sak-vörn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 sak-vörn (sak-vǫrn)

(sök-vörn, Nj. 232), f. a defence; þeim manni er handselda s. hefir fyrir hann, Nj. l. c.: an excuse, exculpation, = afsakan, 655 xxvii. 2, Al. 75, Sks. 542.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᛋᛅᚴ-ᚢᚢᚱᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
l. c.
loco citato.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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