Virða
"Virða" is an Old Norse verb meaning "to revere," "honor," or "respect." It originates from the Proto-Germanic root *werþaną, related to concepts of worth, value, and esteem. The term reflects the cultural and social importance placed on honor and dignity in Norse society, where respecting elders, gods, and social hierarchies was central to communal and personal integrity.
In Old Norse literature, such as the *Poetic Edda* and *Prose Edda*, "virða" appears frequently in contexts
The word evolved into Middle Low German *werden* and Old English *werþan*, contributing to broader Germanic linguistic