Vansi

Old Norse Dictionary - vansi

Meaning of Old Norse word "vansi" in English.

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

vansi Old Norse word can mean:

vansi: a, m. lack, want; vansi matar ok klæða, Barl. 82; skort eða vansa, 70; v. trúar, Sks.

vansi: 2. metaph. shame, disgrace; verða særðr, fá vansa, to be harmed, injured, Jb. 19; þeir fengu öngar bætr fyrir vansa sína, Nj. 251; ef þú ofsar þik eigi þér til vansa, Hrafn. 29; heims vandi ok vansi, Greg. 30.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

v.: vide.

metaph.: metaphorical, metaphorically.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)

Hrafn.: Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)

Jb.: Jóns-bók. (B. III.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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