Tor-velda

Old Norse Dictionary - tor-velda

Meaning of Old Norse word "tor-velda" in English.

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

tor-velda Old Norse word can mean:

tor-velda
1. d, to make difficulties; t. e-t fyrir e-m, Ld. 238.
tor-velda
2. u, f. a difficulty, Rb. 336. torvelda-laust, adj. without difficulties, Bs. i. 307.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
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