Var

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Var

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 var

1. n. [cp. vörr = a lip], the raised edge of a shovel.

2 var

2. n. = vágr, the rheum running from the eye, Björn.

Runic Inscription

ᚢᛅᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
Germ
German.
Germ.
German.
l.
Linnæus.
Lat
Latin.
Lat.
Latin.
m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
Swed
Swedish.
Swed.
Swedish.

Works & Authors

Björn
Biörn Halldórsson.
Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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