Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Arm-leggr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 arm-leggr

jar, and s, m. the arm, lacertus; hann fékk hvergi sveigt hans armleggi, Grett. 61; ofan eptir a. mjök at ölnboga, Sturl. i. 71, Symb. 25, Stj. 265. Exod. vi. 1 (with a strong band), Anecd. 4 (where it is opp. to handleggr, the fore arm). Sometimes armleggr and handleggr are used indifferently; ek mun bera þik á handlegg mér, I will carry thee on my arm; but below, ok bar þær í vinstra a. sér, Grett. ch. 67, Karl. 517.

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Runic Inscription

arm-leggr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
ch.: chapter.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
opp: opposed to.
opp.: opposed.
opp. to: opposed to.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Anecd.: Anecdoton. (H. II.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
Symb.: Symbolae. (H. IV.)

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