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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bistr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 bistr

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

Runic Inscription

bistr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

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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