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Róma

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2 definitions

1 róma

1. u, f. a weapon, clash, battle, only in poetry, see Lex. Poët.

2 róma

2. að; in the phrase, róma vel eðr ília, to utter assent or dissent by shouting, to applaud or the contrary; en er biskup hafði lokit sínu máli, rómuðu klerkar ok lýðr vel, Bs. i. 740, Fms. i. 208, 288, vii. 8; róma vel at e-u, xi. 270.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

róma

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

bisk
bishop.
f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Lex. Poët.
Lexicon Poëticum by Sveinbjörn Egilsson, 1860.

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