Bóta-lauss

Old Norse Dictionary - bóta-lauss

Meaning of Old Norse word "bóta-lauss" in English.

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

bóta-lauss
adj. a law term, ‘bootless,’ getting no redress; hafa sár bótalaust, Rd. 269: irreparable, Fms. i. 264, Hom. 121.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Rd.
Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)
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