Vansi

Old Norse Dictionary - vansi

Meaning of Old Norse word "vansi"

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

Old Norse word vansi can mean:vansi

vansi
a, m. lack, want; vansi matar ok klæða, Barl. 82; skort eða vansa, 70; v. trúar, Sks.
vansi
2. metaph. shame, disgrace; verða særðr, fá vansa, to be harmed, injured, Jb. 19; þeir fengu öngar bætr fyrir vansa sína, Nj. 251; ef þú ofsar þik eigi þér til vansa, Hrafn. 29; heims vandi ok vansi, Greg. 30.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide.
metaph.
metaphorical, metaphorically.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Jb.
Jóns-bók. (B. III.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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