Lín-fé

Old Norse Dictionary - lín-fé

Meaning of Old Norse word "lín-fé" in English.

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

lín-fé
m. ‘linen-fee,’ a bridal gift, given on the wedding day; hann (the bridegroom) skal ganga yfir gólf þvert ok gefa henni línfé, N. G. L. ii. 305, Ld. 200, Edda 75, Fms. x. 312.

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

Abbreviations used:

L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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