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þurr-fasta

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2 definitions

1 þurr-fasta

1. u, f. a dry-fast, K. Á. 164, Bs. i. 874; þurrföstu-matr, K. Þ. K. 136.

2 þurr-fasta

2. ð, to fast dry, on vegetable food, Bs. i. (Laur. S.)
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

þurr-fasta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
S.
South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
K. Þ. K.
Kristinn-réttr Þorláks ok Ketils = Kristinna-laga-þáttr. (B. I.)
Laur. S.
Laurentius Saga. (D. III.)

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