For-smiðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

For-smiðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 for-smiðr

m. a ‘fore-smith,’ chief builder, Edda (pref.), Bret.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᚢᚱ-ᛋᛘᛁᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors

Bret.
Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)

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