Old Norse Dictionary Entry

óðals-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 óðals-maðr

m. [mod. Norse odels-mann], an allodial owner, like the ‘statesman’ of Westmorland, Gþl. 289, 296: metaph., væra ek sannr óðalsmaðr til Noregs, rightful heir of Norway, Fms. ix. 326.

Similar Words

Ó
Ó-
ó-elja
ó-grynni
ó-hljóð

Runic Inscription

óðals-maðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "óðals-maðr" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
metaph.: metaphor, metaphorical.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)

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