forn (OSw) forn (ON) adj.

ancient ONorw MLL Þfb 2, Lvb 9, Llb 4, 54
OSw UL StfBM, Blb
OSw VmL Bb
old ONorw GuL Llb
Expressions:

fornt ok gamalt (OSw)

from time immemorial OSw UL Jb

sem verit hefir at fornu fari  (ON)

as it has been according to ancient custom ONorw MLL Lvb 4, 14, Llb

Citation
  • ‘forn’. A Lexicon of Medieval Nordic Law.

    • http://www.dhi.ac.uk/lmnl/nordicheadword/displayPage/1384
    (10/07/2024)