Varð-víti

Old Norse Dictionary - varð-víti

Meaning of Old Norse word "varð-víti" in English.

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

varð-víti
n. a ‘ward-fine,’ fine for neglect on watch; sekr um varðvíti við konung, Gþl. 86.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
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