Varpa

Old Norse Dictionary - varpa

Meaning of Old Norse word "varpa" in English.

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

varpa Old Norse word can mean:

varpa
u, f. a cast, net, Boldt 79, 104, D. N. passim.
varpa
2. as a law term, a ‘dropping,’ outcast; enginn skal þat við annan mæla, at hann sé hórbarn eða varpa, N. G. L. i. 311.

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

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Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
L.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors cited:

Boldt
Boldt. (J. II.)
D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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