Eyrend-laust

Old Norse Dictionary - eyrend-laust

Meaning of Old Norse word "eyrend-laust"

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

eyrend-laust
n. adj. purpose-less; fara e., to go in vain, Fms. vi. 248, Glúm. 351, Th. 18, Al. 34.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Glúm.
Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)
Th.
Theophilus. (F. III.)
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