And-varpa

Old Norse Dictionary - and-varpa

Meaning of Old Norse word "and-varpa" in English.

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

and-varpa
að, to sob, sigh, breathe deeply, Fms. x. 338, Hom. 155, Sks. 225 (freq.)

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

Abbreviations used:

freq.
frequent, frequently.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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