Staðfesta

As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zoëga):

staðfesta Old Icelandic word can mean:

staðfesta

I)

staðfesta

(see festa), v.

staðfesta

1) to give a fixed abode; ~ sik, to take up one’s abode;

staðfesta

2) to make firm, steadfast (staðfestu þeir þetta mál með sér); ~ ráð sitt, to establish oneself; ~ at gera e-t, to make up one’s mind to do a thing;

staðfesta

3) refl., ~st, to take up one’s abode, establish oneself (þá er ek kem at öðru sinni, mun ek hér ~st); to be determined (staðfestist þessi ráðagerð); to grow firm, strong (sem ríki hans staðfestist meirr).

staðfesta

II)

staðfesta

f.

staðfesta

1) fixed abode, residence (hafa, taka staðfestu);

staðfesta

2) steadfastness, stability, firmness;

staðfesta

3) confirmation.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᛏᛅᚦᚠᛁᛋᛏᛅ

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This headword also appears in dictionaries of other languages closely related to Old Icelandic.

• Old Norse - Cleasby & Vigfusson Dictionary
• Old Norwegian - Johan Fritzner's Dictionary