Riddara-herr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Riddara-herr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

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.

Runic Inscription

ᚱᛁᛏᛏᛅᚱᛅ-ᚼᛁᚱᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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