Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Stig-reip

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 stig-reip

n. [A. S. stig-râp; O. H. G. steka-reif; Engl. stirrup]:—a ‘stepping-rope,’ stirrup, Fms. vi. 416; menninir stóðu í stigreipum, Bs. i. 670; varð fótrinn fastr í stigreipinu, Orkn. 450.

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

stig-reip

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
O. H. G.: Old High German.
S.: South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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