Foringi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Foringi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 foringi

a, m., gen. ja, pl. jar, a leader, captain, Fær. 106, Hom. 111, Fs. 57, Vápn. 25, Bs. i. 48, Fms. iv. 147, v. 295; hers-f., liðs-f., a captain of troops; skips-f., a ship’s captain.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᚢᚱᛁᚾᚴᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
gen.: genitive.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Fær.: Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Vápn.: Vápnfirðinga Saga. (D. II.)

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