ÍSTRA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

ÍSTRA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 ÍSTRA

u, f. the fat of the paunch, of persons, Stj. 383, Þorf. Karl. 432, Þiðr. 341. ístru-magi, a, m. paunch-belly, a nickname, Fms.

Runic Inscription

ᛁᛋᛏᚱᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)
Þorf. Karl.
Þorfinns Saga Karlsefnis. (D. II.)
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