fǿrr

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Old Norse

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *fōriz (able to go, passable). Cognate with Old English fēre (able-bodied; seaworthy).

Adjective

fǿrr

  1. able(-bodied), capable
  2. passable, fit for use, safe

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Descendants

  • Icelandic: fær (able, passable)
  • Faroese: førur (competent)
  • Old Swedish: fø̄r
    • Swedish: för (obsolete)
  • Old Danish: før
    • Danish: før (stout) (obsolete)

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