Fyrir-fara

Old Norse Dictionary - fyrir-fara

Meaning of Old Norse word "fyrir-fara" in English.

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

fyrir-fara
fór, to destroy, N. G. L. i. 340: to forfeit, K. Á. 128: reflex. to perish, Post. 59, N. T. passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
reflex.
retlexive.

Works & Authors cited:

K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
N. T.
New Testament.
Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
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