Fals

Old Norse Dictionary - fals

Meaning of Old Norse word "fals" in English.

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

fals: n. [for. word, Lat. falsum], a fraud, cheat, deceit, imposture, Fms. viii. 265; f. ok svik, ix. 283; illusion, in a dream, xi. 371; adulteration, ii. 129, Gþl. 490–493.

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

Similar entries:

Fals (I)

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

for.: foreign.

l.: line.

Lat.: Latin.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)

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