Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Eldi-brandr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 eldi-brandr

m. fire-wood, fuel, Grág. ii. 261, Fms. ii. 82, viii. 358, v. l., Fbr. 97: a fire-brand, Stj. 402, Fs. 45, Þiðr. 332, Grett. 117: metaph., Post. 645. 84.

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Runic Inscription

eldi-brandr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
metaph.: metaphor, metaphorical.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Fbr.: Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Post.: Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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