Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Stubbi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 stubbi

a, m. (stobbi), stubbr, O. H. G. 79, [Engl. stub], a stub, stump, Grett. 84; þann litla stubbinn er eptir var tungunnar, Ó. H. l. c.; með þeim stubba, Karl. 511, v. l.; árar-stubbi, an oar stump, Ísl. ii. 83; tré-s., kertis-s.

2 stubbi

2. as a nickname, Bs.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

stubbi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
l. c.: loco citato.
lit: literally.
m.: masculine.
O. H. G.: Old High German.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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