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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Karar-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 karar-maðr

m. a bedridden person, Sturl. i. 190, Háv. 50, Clem. 51.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

karar-maðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Clem.
Clements Saga. (F. III.)
Háv.
Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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