Vansi

Old Icelandic Dictionary - vansi

Meaning of Old Icelandic word "vansi" in English.

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

vansi Old Icelandic word can mean:

vansi
m.
vansi
1) lack, want (v. matar ok klæða);
vansi
2) shame, disgrace (verða fyrir, fá, vansa);
vansi
3) harm, injury; þeir fengu engar bœtr fyrir vansa sina, they got no compensation for their hurts.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚢᛅᚾᛋᛁ

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

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