Skamm-færa

Old Norse Dictionary - skamm-færa

Meaning of Old Norse word "skamm-færa" in English.

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

skamm-færa: ð, [Dan. skamfere], to spoil, cut short; skipit er skammfært ef eigi fylgja árarnar, 673. 59; hestana háðuliga útleikna ok skammfærða, Fas. i. 90 (spoiled by cutting off the manes and tails).

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.: Danish.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

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