Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Ráðs-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 ráðs-maðr

m. a manager, counsellor, Fms. vii. 139, 194, 259, ix. 239, x. 27, xi. 252, Eg. 118, 202, 271, Orkn. 230. Hkr. i. 19, N. G. L. ii. 244, Stj. 496: a steward, Nj. 138, Sturl. ii. 145, Vm. 55, Dipl. i. 8: a town-counsellor, [cp. Dan. raadmand, Orkn. raddman], D. N.

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Runic Inscription

ráðs-maðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Dipl.: Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
Vm.: Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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