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fótr

fótr

See also: fotr and fötr

Old Norse

Noun

fótr m

  1. a foot
    Dofinn er mér fótr minn.
    My leg is dead (literally: "deaf is for me my leg").

Descendants

  • Norwegian: fot m
  • Swedish: fot c

Derived terms

Usage notes

  • The word distinguishes between various animals where fótr is used of men, horses, cattle, sheep, etc.. When referring to beasts of prey as bears and lions hrammr (a paw) is used, when referring to cats, dogs and mice löpp (a paw) is used, of birds of prey as ravens or eagles klœr (claws) is used and hreifi (fins) is used of seals.