Stofna

Old Norse Dictionary - stofna

Meaning of Old Norse word "stofna" in English.

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

stofna: að, to establish, lay the foundation of; s. musteri, Ld. 316; stofnuð með góðum efnum, Bs. i. 146; úvænt stofnat, Rd. 270; landkaup sem þér hafit stofnat, Ld. 212; þessi kaupmáli sem þit hafit stofnat, Nj. 24; stofna heit, Fms. ii. 16; stofna ráð, 655 iii. 3; stofna ráða-görð, Ld. 64; stofna hesta-þing, Glúm. 366; þessi ætlan sem nú er stofnuð, Fms. vii. 258; þó hefi ek í einum stað á stofnat, I have decided on one place, Nj. 3.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.: masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Glúm.: Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)

Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

Rd.: Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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