Dofinn

Old Norse Dictionary - dofinn

Meaning of Old Norse word "dofinn" in English.

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

dofinn
adj. dead, of a limb; d. er mér fótr minn, Vápn. 21: metaph. drowsy, [Dan. doven], Al. 71.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
Dan.
Danish.
l.
line.
metaph.
metaphorical, metaphorically.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Vápn.
Vápnfirðinga Saga. (D. II.)
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