Þolin-mæði

Old Norse Dictionary - þolin-mæði

Meaning of Old Norse word "þolin-mæði"

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

þolin-mæði
f. patience, long-suffering, Ld. 256, Fms. x. 217, Sks. 12, Mar. passim, N. T., Pass., Vídal.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
N. T.
New Testament.
Pass.
Passiu-Sálmar.
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Vídal.
Vídalíns-Postilla.
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