Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Svarri

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 svarri

a, m. = svarkr; svarri ok svarkr, þær eru mikillátar, Edda 108; hón var s. mikill ok sjálig kona, Fær. 233; hón var væn ok s. mikill; Fms. i. 288; fríð kona ok s. mikill, Orkn. 382.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

svarri

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "svarri" 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

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fær.: Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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