lǫg

Old Norse

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) fate
  • (uncountable) situation, the condition that one is given by default
  • (plurale tantum) law, laws
  • (plurale tantum) participation or fellowship in law
  • (countable) a law, the law

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *lagą (that which is laid down, something laid, law) derived from Proto-Indo-European *legʰ- (lie, lie down, lay, be situated, recline, resting place, put down), *legʰ- (lie, lie down, lay, be situated, recline, resting place, put down).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*legʰ-

Gloss

lie, lie down, lay, be situated, recline, resting place, put down

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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