fornur

Faroese

/ˈfɔtnʊɹ/

adj
Definitions
  • old, ancient
  • provident, able to stove something away for a suitable later occasion (e.g. brandy)
  • (of land) that has long lain uncultivated

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse forn (old, ancient).

Origin

Old Norse

forn

Gloss

old, ancient

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Kanji

古, 老

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