Falsa
Old Norse Dictionary - falsa
Meaning of Old Norse word "falsa"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
Old Norse word falsa can mean:falsa
- falsa
- að, to defraud, impose upon, Nj. 106, Fms. ii. 129; to cheat, Hkr. i. 8; f. e-t af e-m, to cheat one of a thing, Fms. viii. 295; to spoil, El. 12; brynjan falsaðisk, the coat of mail proved false. Fas. i. 507.
- falsa
- 2. to falsify, forge; f. bréf, K. Á. 222; neut., f. ok hégóma, to use false and vain language. Stj. 131; part. falsaðr, false, Fms. i. 139, Stj. 58. 592.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᛅᛚᛋᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- l.
- line.
- neut.
- neuter.
- part.
- participle.
Works & Authors cited:
- El.
- Elis Saga. (G. II.)
- Fas.
- Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Hkr.
- Heimskringla. (E. I.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)
- K. Á.
- Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
- Stj.
- Stjórn. (F. I.)