Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Stýri-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 stýri-maðr

m. a ‘steersman,’ but only in the sense of a skipper, captain, N. G. L. i. 98, 103, Grett. 95, Ó. H. 136, Fms. vii. 257, 286, ix. 19, Landn. 51; stýrimaðr ok hásetar, Grág. i. 90.

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

stýri-maðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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