Hólm-lausn

Old Norse Dictionary - hólm-lausn

Meaning of Old Norse word "hólm-lausn" in English.

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

hólm-lausn
f. releasing oneself by paying the ransom after a duel, Dropl. 36, Korm. 88.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Dropl.
Droplaugar-sona Saga. (D. II.)
Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
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