Ást-semð
Old Norse Dictionary - ást-semð
Meaning of Old Norse word "ást-semð"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- ást-semð
- f. love, affection, Hkr. iii. 261, Fms. x. 409: ástsemðar-ráð, n. = ástráð, Sks. 16, Anecd. 30: ástsemðar-verk, n. a work of love, Sks. 673: ástsemðar-vinátta, u, f. loving friendship, Sks. 741.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛅᛋᛏ-ᛋᛁᛘᚦ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Anecd.
- Anecdoton. (H. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Hkr.
- Heimskringla. (E. I.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)