For-vitinn

Old Norse Dictionary - for-vitinn

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

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

for-vitinn
adj. curious, chiefly in a bad sense. Greg. 27, Sturl. i. 216.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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