Eyrend-laust

Old Norse Dictionary - eyrend-laust

Meaning of Old Norse word "eyrend-laust" in English.

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

eyrend-laust: n. adj. purpose-less; fara e., to go in vain, Fms. vi. 248, Glúm. 351, Th. 18, Al. 34.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Glúm.: Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)

Th.: Theophilus. (F. III.)

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