Ást-semð

Old Norse Dictionary - ást-semð

Meaning of Old Norse word "ást-semð" in English.

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

ást-semð
f. love, affection, Hkr. iii. 261, Fms. x. 409: ástsemðar-ráð, n. = ástráð, Sks. 16, Anecd. 30: ástsemðar-verk, n. a work of love, Sks. 673: ástsemðar-vinátta, u, f. loving friendship, Sks. 741.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Anecd.
Anecdoton. (H. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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