Fóra

Old Norse Dictionary - fóra

Meaning of Old Norse word "fóra" in English.

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

fóra
u, f. (a for. word), armour, harness; her-fóra, armour, Stj. 287, Mag., Karl. passim; hence the mod. phrase, hafa e-ð í fórum sínum, to keep a thing hidden under one’s harness.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
for.
foreign.
l.
line.
mod.
modern.

Works & Authors cited:

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Mag.
Magus Saga. (G. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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