Á-vant

Old Norse Dictionary - á-vant

Meaning of Old Norse word "á-vant" in English.

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

á-vant
n. adj. in the phrase, e-s er á., wanted, needed, missed, Ld. 26, Hkr. ii. 34, Korm. 92.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
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