Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Birgr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 birgr

adj. [O. H. G. birig, fertilis; unbirig, sterilis: sometimes in Edd. wrongly spelt byrgr: this form however occurs Bs. i. 868, MS. the end of the 15th century]:—provided, well furnished; b. at kosti, Grett. 127 A, Sd. 170; viltú selja mér augun? Þá er ek verr b. eptir, Fas. iii. 384.

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Runic Inscription

birgr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
gl: glossary.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
O. H. G.: Old High German.
S.: South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Sd.: Svarfdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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