Um-fang

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Um-fang

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 um-fang

n. a struggle, Karl. 158, Fb. i. 260, Finnb. 266, Th. 76: a bustle, u. sitt ok raup, Grett. 135 A. umfangs-mikill, adj. unruly, making a great noise, Finnb. 222, Grett. 98 A; u. ok gárungr, 144 A.

Runic Inscription

ᚢᛘ-ᚠᛅᚾᚴ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
gl: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Finnb.: Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Th.: Theophilus. (F. III.)

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