Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Orð-stef

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 orð-stef

n. notice; hann var hafðr í orðstefi þá er um biskupa skyldu kosningar vera í Vestfirðinga-fjórðungi, i. e. he was one on the list for election, Sturl. i. 63, v. l.

Similar Words

Ó
Ó-
ó-elja
ó-grynni
ó-hljóð

Runic Inscription

orð-stef

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

bisk: bishop.
i. e.: id est.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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