Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vansi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 vansi

a, m. lack, want; vansi matar ok klæða, Barl. 82; skort eða vansa, 70; v. trúar, Sks.

2 vansi

2. metaph. shame, disgrace; verða særðr, fá vansa, to be harmed, injured, Jb. 19; þeir fengu öngar bætr fyrir vansa sína, Nj. 251; ef þú ofsar þik eigi þér til vansa, Hrafn. 29; heims vandi ok vansi, Greg. 30.

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Runic Inscription

vansi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
metaph.: metaphor, metaphorical.
n.: neuter.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)
Hrafn.: Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Jb.: Jóns-bók. (B. III.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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