Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Stefnu-dagr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 stefnu-dagr

m. a day of summons; leggja stefnudag, Sturl. ii. 207; koma í nefndan stefnudag, Dipl. ii. 5; biða stefnudags, Eg. 274: plur. stefnudagar, citation-days, when citations can be lawfully made, Nj. 79; þat var um stefnudaga (in the spring), E.b. 46; er váraði ok stefnudagar kómu, Band. 14 new Ed.

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Runic Inscription

stefnu-dagr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
pl.: plural.
plur.: plural.

Works & Authors

Band.: Banda-manna Saga. (D. II.)
Dipl.: Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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