Jóla-fasta

Old Norse Dictionary - jóla-fasta

Meaning of Old Norse word "jóla-fasta" in English.

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

jóla-fasta
u, f. Yule-fast, the preparation for Christmas = Advent, K. Þ. K., Rb., Eb. 272.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
K. Þ. K.
Kristinn-réttr Þorláks ok Ketils = Kristinna-laga-þáttr. (B. I.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
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