Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Fyrir-koma

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 fyrir-koma

kom, to destroy, put to death, with dat., Al. 132, Vígl. 22, Fms. i. 9: to prevent, avert, Korm. 208, Sks. 706; þá var svá fyrirkomít magni þeirra (cp. Germ. vorkommen), Fms. viii. 53.

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Runic Inscription

fyrir-koma

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
dat.: dative.
Germ: German.
Germ.: German.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Korm.: Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Vígl.: Víglundar Saga. (D. V.)

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