Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Stjórn-við

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 stjórn-við

gen. -viðjar, the ‘steer-withies,’ steerage-ropes, by which the rudder is worked instead of a tiller, Edda (Gl.) i. 583, v. l. 7; nú brestr í sundr stjórnviðin, ok gengr frá stýrit, Þiðr. 313; stjór-viðjar (gen. sing.), Edda (in a verse).

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

stjórn-við

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
gen.: genitive.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
sing: singular.
sing.: singular.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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