Old Norse

Noun

fótr m

1. a foot

   Dofinn er mér fótr minn.

   My leg is dead (literally: "deaf is for me my leg").

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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.