Ljúg-vitni

Old Norse Dictionary - ljúg-vitni

Meaning of Old Norse word "ljúg-vitni" in English.

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

ljúg-vitni
n. false witness, perjury, Fms. vi. 195, Nj. 150, Bs. i. 665, Th. 10.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Th.
Theophilus. (F. III.)
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