útlags
Utlegging or útlags refers to a historical practice in Norway, Iceland, and other Nordic countries, where individuals were forced to leave their homes and communities under threat of violence or other forms of coercion. This practice was most commonly associated with the 18th and 19th centuries.
The term "útlag" literally translates to "outlaw" in Icelandic, and those who were forced into útlags were
Utlegging was often used as a form of punishment, but it also served as a means of
The practice of útlags was not unique to Norway or Iceland, and was also practiced in other
In recent years, there has been increased interest in the history and cultural significance of útlags, with