Þolin-mæði

Old Norse Dictionary - þolin-mæði

Meaning of Old Norse word "þolin-mæði" in English.

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

þolin-mæði: f. patience, long-suffering, Ld. 256, Fms. x. 217, Sks. 12, Mar. passim, N. T., Pass., Vídal.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)

N. T.: New Testament.

Pass.: Passiu-Sálmar.

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

Vídal.: Vídalíns-Postilla.

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