Fyrir-fara
Old Norse Dictionary - fyrir-fara
Meaning of Old Norse word "fyrir-fara"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- fyrir-fara
- fór, to destroy, N. G. L. i. 340: to forfeit, K. Á. 128: reflex. to perish, Post. 59, N. T. passim.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᚢᚱᛁᚱ-ᚠᛅᚱᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- L.
- Linnæus.
- m.
- masculine.
- reflex.
- retlexive.
Works & Authors cited:
- K. Á.
- Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
- N. G. L.
- Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
- N. T.
- New Testament.
- Post.
- Postula Sögur. (F. III.)