Jóla-fasta
Old Norse Dictionary - jóla-fasta
Meaning of Old Norse word "jóla-fasta"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- jóla-fasta
- u, f. Yule-fast, the preparation for Christmas = Advent, K. Þ. K., Rb., Eb. 272.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᚢᛚᛅ-ᚠᛅᛋᛏᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Eb.
- Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
- K. Þ. K.
- Kristinn-réttr Þorláks ok Ketils = Kristinna-laga-þáttr. (B. I.)
- Rb.
- Rímbegla. (H. III.)