Vísendr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vísendr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 vísendr

part. pl. a law term, defined in N. G. L. i. 184; vegandi eða veganda sonr skal reiða bauga alla nema hann hafi vísendr til, the slayer and his son are bound to pay off all the parts of the weregild, unless he has vísendr, viz. living relations who are sure to pay each his share.

Runic Inscription

ᚢᛁᛋᛁᚾᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
l.
Linnæus.
part
participle.
part.
participle.
pl.
plural.
viz
videlicet.
viz.
videlicet.

Works & Authors

N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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