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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bú-stýra

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 bú-stýra

u, f. a female housekeeper, Gullþ. 13, Háv. 39.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

bú-stýra

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
v.
vide, verb.
þ.
þáttr.

Works & Authors

Gullþ.
Gull-Þóris Saga. (D. II.)
Háv.
Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)

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