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Stærð

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 stærð

f. size, bigness; borgar-stærð, Völs. R. 10, freq. in mod. usage.

2 stærð

2. pride, Karl. 411; stærð ok metnadr, Sturl. iii. 130; taka stærð, to take pride, Fms. x. 107; s. ok siðleysa, iv. 206.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

stærð

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
R.
Rimur.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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