Ástar-verk

Old Norse Dictionary - ástar-verk

Meaning of Old Norse word "ástar-verk" in English.

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

ástar-verk
n. charity, Sks. 672, Magn. 468.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Magn.
Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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