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Yfir-vald

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 yfir-vald

n. ‘over-rule,’ power, rule; Sveinn jarl hafði y. í Noregi, the rule, the royal power, Grett. 97 A.

2 yfir-vald

2. mod. person., the authorities, Pass. 26. 8, 28. 3, passim; vera yfirvaldinu undir-gefinn, yfirvöld og undir-gefnir; yfirvalds-dróttning, a sovereign queen, Art.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

yfir-vald

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Art.
Artus-kappa Sögur. (G. II.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Pass.
Passiu-Sálmar.

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