Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Brúð-kona

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 brúð-kona

u, f. a bridesmaid; hafi bann (viz. the bridegroom) brúð-menn, en hon (the bride) brúð-konur, N. G. L. i. 27: þá skal hann (the bridegroom) sitja millum brúðmanna, en hon (the bride) millum brúð-kvenna, ii. 305.

Similar Words

babbl
bág-lundr
bág-ráðr
bág-rækr
BAGALL

Runic Inscription

brúð-kona

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
viz: videlicet.
viz.: videlicet.

Works & Authors

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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