Hóf-samr
Old Norse Dictionary - hóf-samr
Meaning of Old Norse word "hóf-samr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- hóf-samr
- adj. moderate, temperate, Sks. 355, 454, Sturl. i. 107 (v. l.), Orkn. 252, Barl. 142: thrifty (mod.); ó-hófsamr, intemperate.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᚢᚠ-ᛋᛅᛘᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- l.
- line.
- mod.
- modern.
- n.
- neuter.
- v.
- vide.
- v. l.
- varia lectio.
Works & Authors cited:
- Barl.
- Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
- Orkn.
- Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
- Sturl.
- Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)