Arma

Old Norse Dictionary - arma

Meaning of Old Norse word "arma" in English.

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

arma
u, f. misery (απ. λεγ.), Mart. 123; Martinus sá örmu á héranum; now, sjá aumr á e-m, to feel pity for: cp. Germ. arm (poor, wretched).

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

Abbreviations used:

απ. λεγ.
απαξ. λεγόμενον.
cp.
compare.
f.
feminine.
Germ.
German.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Mart.
Martinus Saga. (F. III.)
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