Los

Old Norse Dictionary - los

Meaning of Old Norse word "los" in English.

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

los
n. looseness, breaking up, Fms. xi. 340, Fas. iii. 29, Karl. 240 (breaking up of the ranks in battle).

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
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