verja

Faroese

verb
Definitions
  • to defend
  • to protect

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse verja derived from Proto-Germanic *warjaną (defend, ward off, protect, thwart, guard, defend against).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*warjaną

Gloss

defend, ward off, protect, thwart, guard, defend against

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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