Dag-far

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Dag-far

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 dag-far

n. a ‘day-fare,’ journey, used in dat. in the phrase, fara dagfari ok náttfari, to travel day and night, Fms. i. 203; hann hafði farit norðan dagfari, in a single day’s journey, ix. 513.

2 dag-far

2. mod. and theol. the ‘journey of life,’ daily course, conduct; hence dagfars-góðr, adj. good and gentle.

Runic Inscription

ᛏᛅᚴ-ᚠᛅᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
dat.: dative.
gl: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
sing: singular.
theol: theology, theological.
theol.: theology, theological.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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