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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Frið-brot

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

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1 frið-brot

n. a breach of the peace, Eg. 24, Gþl. 21, Ó. H. 190, Eb. 24. friðbrots-maðr, m. a peace-breaker, Sturl. iii. 161.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

frið-brot

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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