Háls-faðman

Old Norse Dictionary - háls-faðman

Meaning of Old Norse word "háls-faðman" in English.

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

háls-faðman
f. an embrace, Str. 53.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Str.
Strengleikar. (G. II.)
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