Ætt-leiðing

Old Norse Dictionary - ætt-leiðing

Meaning of Old Norse word "ætt-leiðing" in English.

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

ætt-leiðing
f. adoption, the rite is described in N. G. L. i. 31; ættleiðings sonr, an adopted son, Jb. 133.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
L.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors cited:

Jb.
Jóns-bók. (B. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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