Fóstr-man

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Fóstr-man

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 fóstr-man

n. a nurse (bondwoman), Skv. 3. 67 (poët.)

Runic Inscription

ᚠᚢᛋᛏᚱ-ᛘᛅᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.
neuter.
poët.
poetical, poetically.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Skv.
Sigurðar-kviða. (A. II.)
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