Hríð-fastr

Old Norse Dictionary - hríð-fastr

Meaning of Old Norse word "hríð-fastr" in English.

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

hríð-fastr
adj. held fast by a storm, Sturl. ii. 235, Fms. ii. 239.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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