For-stjóri

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

For-stjóri

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 for-stjóri

a, m. a ‘fore-steerer’ foreman, overseer, leader, Eg. 52, 201, 646, K. Á. 34, 224, Fms. i. 2, v. 72, vii. 238, 265, x. 311, Skálda 202.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᚢᚱ-ᛋᛏᛁᚢᚱᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
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