Ljúg-vitni
Old Norse Dictionary - ljúg-vitni
Meaning of Old Norse word "ljúg-vitni"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- ljúg-vitni
- n. false witness, perjury, Fms. vi. 195, Nj. 150, Bs. i. 665, Th. 10.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛚᛁᚢᚴ-ᚢᛁᛏᚾᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)
- Th.
- Theophilus. (F. III.)