Dirfð

Old Norse Dictionary - dirfð

Meaning of Old Norse word "dirfð" in English.

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

dirfð
f. boldness, often with the notion of impudence, arrogance, Eg. 47, Glúm. 309, Fms. iv. 161, xi. 54, Post. 645. 71; of-dirfð, impudence.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Glúm.
Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)
Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
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