Bistr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bistr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 bistr

adj. [Swed. bister], angry, knitting one’s brows, Sturl. iv. 82, v. l., cp. Bs. i. 750, Pass. 21. 1.

Runic Inscription

ᛒᛁᛋᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
l.
Linnæus.
p.
page.
Swed
Swedish.
Swed.
Swedish.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Pass.
Passiu-Sálmar.
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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