Girndar-ráð

Old Norse Dictionary - girndar-ráð

Meaning of Old Norse word "girndar-ráð"

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

girndar-ráð
n. a (foolish) love match, Ld. 128, Fms. iv. 194; veit ek at báðum er þetta girndarráð, ye are both mad with love, Nj. 49; vide fýsn.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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