Borgin-orðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Borgin-orðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 borgin-orðr

adj. cautious in words, reticent, reserved (= orðvarr), Fms. vi. 208: at present b. and borgin-mannligr, adj., mean vainglorious, braggart.

Runic Inscription

ᛒᚢᚱᚴᛁᚾ-ᚢᚱᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
gl
glossary.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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