Blinda

Old Norse Dictionary - blinda

Meaning of Old Norse word "blinda"

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

blinda
að, [Ulf. blindjan], to blind, deprive of sight, Fms. v. 268, vii. 207, Stj. 619: metaph. to deceive, Fms. ii. 46, v. 217, Gþl. 215.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
metaph.
metaphorical, metaphorically.
s. v.
sub voce.
Ulf.
Ulfilas.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
➞ See all works cited in the dictionary

Back