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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Spíra

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

3 definitions

1 spíra

u, f. a spar, N. G. L. iii. 204, Edda ii. 482; spíru-viða, a spar-timber, N. G. L. iii. 207: a stilt, Stj. 95.

2 spíra

II. a kind of beaker or vessel in church furniture, Dipl. iii. 4, Vm. 58, B. K. 84, 130, D. N.

3 spíra

III. the town Spira, Symb.
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

spíra

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors

B. K.
Björgynjar Kálfskinn. (J. II.)
D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Dipl.
Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Symb.
Symbolae. (H. IV.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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