Upp-varp

Old Norse Dictionary - upp-varp

Meaning of Old Norse word "upp-varp"

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

Old Norse word upp-varp can mean:upp-varp

upp-varp
n. a throwing up, Ann. 1341 (of a volcano).
upp-varp
2. a source, cause, Fms. viii. 345, v. l.; u. allrar villu, Post. (Unger) 214.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.
l.
line.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
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