Fyrir-standa

Old Norse Dictionary - fyrir-standa

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

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

fyrir-standa
stóð, to understand, Fas. ii. 298, Fms. viii. 54, v. l.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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