Fítóns-andi

Old Norse Dictionary - fítóns-andi

Meaning of Old Norse word "fítóns-andi" in English.

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

fítóns-andi
a, m. magic, Fms. i. 76, x. 223, Fas. iii. 457: mod. frenzy.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
mod.
modern.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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