Fyrir-mæla

Old Norse Dictionary - fyrir-mæla

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

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

fyrir-mæla
t, to swear, Grett. 94 new Ed., Bs. ii. 60, Gþl. 218.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
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