Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Riddara-herr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 riddara-herr

m., -lið, n. cavalry, Hkr. i. 216 (of the German emperor’s troops), Fms. i. 258 (referring to Wales), vii. 235, Ld. 78 (referring to Ireland), Stj. 513.

Similar Words

RÁ
rá-benda
rá-bukkr
rá-merki
rá-segl

Runic Inscription

riddara-herr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Germ: German.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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