For-spár

Old Norse Dictionary - for-spár

Meaning of Old Norse word "for-spár" in English.

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

for-spár: adj., often used in the description of the wise men of antiquity, such as Njál, Snorri:—‘fore-spaeing’ (Scot.), prophecying, Eb. 42, Nj. 30, FmS. iv. 24, 87, Eg. 20, FS. 54; of Odin, Yngl. S. ch. 5.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

ch.: chapter.

gl.: glossary.

l.: line.

S.: Saga.

Scot.: Scottish.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

Yngl. S.: Ynglinga Saga. (C. II.)

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