Fast-haldr

Old Norse Dictionary - fast-haldr

Meaning of Old Norse word "fast-haldr" in English.

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

fast-haldr Old Norse word can mean:

fast-haldr
adj. fast-holding, tenacious, saving, Fms. x. 409.
fast-haldr
β. as subst. a key, Edda (Gl.): a shackle, Fastaldr var á Fenri lagðr, Mkv.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
subst.
substantive.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Mkv.
Málshátta-kvæði. (A. III.)
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