Bak-hverfask

Old Norse Dictionary - bak-hverfask

Meaning of Old Norse word "bak-hverfask"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

bak-hverfask
ð, reflex, to turn one’s back upon, abandon, Eg. 20, v. l.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛒᛅᚴ-ᚼᚢᛁᚱᚠᛅᛋᚴ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
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