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.)