Bón-orð

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bón-orð

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 bón-orð

2 bón-orð

1. wooing, courtship; hefja b. við, to woo; síðan hóf Þórólfr bónorð sitt við Sigurð ok bað Sigríðar dóttur hans, Eg. 38, 97; vekja b., Ld. 99, Nj. 17.

3 bón-orð

COMPDS: bónorðsför, bónorðamál.

4 bón-orð

2. = begging, Gísl. 85.

Runic Inscription

ᛒᚢᚾ-ᚢᚱᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Gísl.: Gísla Saga. (D. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

View All Sources

Back to Letter B

Back to Homepage

About

Old Norse Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary based on the legendary Cleasby-Vigfusson work.

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"