Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vanda-lauss

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 vanda-lauss

adj. standing under no obligation or in no relation to another, a stranger, Fms. i. 189, Fær. 134: mod. vandalausir as opp. to skyldir: neut., e-m er vandalaust við e-n, to be quite free, neutral as to a person, Orkn. 214, Fms. vi. 107: easy, vii. 141.

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Runic Inscription

vanda-lauss

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
neut.: neuter.
opp: opposed to.
opp.: opposed.
opp. to: opposed to.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fær.: Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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