Ferð

Old Norse Dictionary - ferð

Meaning of Old Norse word "ferð" in English.

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

ferð Old Norse word can mean:

ferð: f. (farðir, pl. exploits, Haustl.), travel, journey, Fms. i. 3, iv. 3, Nj. 7, Ísl. ii. 126, Ann. 1242, Sturl. iii. 38, Ld. 96, Dipl. v. 18; ekki verða allar ferðir til fjár (a saying); um-f., a round, circuit; vel-f., welfare.

ferð: COMPDS: ferðabók, ferðahugr, ferðalag, ferðamaðr, ferðarbroddr, ferðarleyfi, ferðarmót.

ferð: II. á-ferð, the texture of cloth.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

pl.: plural.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.: Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)

Dipl.: Diplomatarium. (J. I.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Haustl.: Haustlöng. (A. I.)

Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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