Fóstra
Old Icelandic Dictionary - fóstraMeaning of Old Icelandic word "fóstra" in English.
As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zoëga):
fóstra Old Icelandic word can mean:
- fóstra
- I)
- fóstra
- (að), v. to bring up as a foster-child, be a foster-father to.
- fóstra
- II)
- fóstra
- f.
- fóstra
- 1) foster-mother;
- fóstra
- 2) foster-daughter.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᚢᛋᛏᚱᛅ
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
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