Dári

Old Norse Dictionary - dári

Meaning of Old Norse word "dári" in English.

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

dári
a. m. [Germ. tor or thor; Dan. daare], a fool, buffoon. Fms. ix. 272; dára-samlegr, adj. foolish. Stj. 269; dára-skapr and dáru-skapr, m. mockery, Fas. ii. 337. Grett. 108 A, 144.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
Dan.
Danish.
Germ.
German.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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