Oman

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Oman

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 oman

1. n. the boss on a sword, Þiðr. 104, N. G. L. ii. 439.

2 oman

2. adv. = ofan, Þiðr. passim.

Runic Inscription

ᚢᛘᛅᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv
adverb.
adv.
adverb.
f.
feminine.
i. e.
id est.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Ad.
Arinbjarnar-drápa. (A. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Skv.
Sigurðar-kviða. (A. II.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)
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