Lof-orð

Old Norse Dictionary - lof-orð

Meaning of Old Norse word "lof-orð"

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

Old Norse word lof-orð can mean:lof-orð

lof-orð: n. leave, permission; at engu loforði biskups-efnis, Bs. i. 475; leggja loforð til e-s, Fas. ii. 328.

lof-orð: II. in mod. usage, a promise; halda, efna loforð sitt.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.: neuter.

mod.: modern.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

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