Fúna

Old Norse Dictionary - fúna

Meaning of Old Norse word "fúna" in English.

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

fúna
að, to rot, decay, 623. 61, K. Á. 28, Fms. xi. 12, 280, Edda (pref.): in a pun, Nj. 263.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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