faðr
Faðr is a historical noun meaning "father" in Old Norse and related early Germanic languages, written with the letter ð (eth). It appears in scholarly references and historical texts as an older form of the word that later evolved in the Scandinavian languages. In contemporary Icelandic, the standard word for "father" is faðir, with faðr seen mainly in etymological descriptions and older sources.
Etymology and relatives: The word is descended from Proto-Germanic *fadēr, which in turn comes from the Proto-Indo-European
Attestation and usage: In Old Norse texts, forms related to faðr appear in genealogical passages, poetry, and
Significance: Faðr illustrates the shared Germanic heritage of family terms and the historical development of Scandinavian
See also: Germanic languages, Proto-Germanic language, Icelandic language, etymology of the word “father.”