Aldar-far

Old Norse Dictionary - aldar-far

Meaning of Old Norse word "aldar-far" in English.

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

aldar-far
n. = genius seculi, Merl. 1. 50; Aldarfars-bók = De Ratione Temporum, a work by Bede, Landn. (pref.)

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors cited:

Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
Merl.
Merlinus Spa. (A. III.)
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