Fyrir-vega

Old Norse Dictionary - fyrir-vega

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

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

fyrir-vega
vá, to forfeit by manslaughter, N. G. L. i. 64, Fms. v. 101.

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

Abbreviations used:

L.
Linnæus.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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