Bóta-lauss
Old Norse Dictionary - bóta-lauss
Meaning of Old Norse word "bóta-lauss"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- bóta-lauss
- adj. a law term, ‘bootless,’ getting no redress; hafa sár bótalaust, Rd. 269: irreparable, Fms. i. 264, Hom. 121.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛒᚢᛏᛅ-ᛚᛅᚢᛋᛋ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- m.
- masculine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Hom.
- Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
- Rd.
- Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)