Sveimr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sveimr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 sveimr

m. (sveim, n., Orkn. l. c.), a soaring, bustle, stir; göra fjándsligan sveim, Hallfred; sá sveimr görisk um allar herbúðir, at …, Al. 117; í Eyjunum var sveim mikit, in the islands there was mickle stir, Orkn. 334: a nickname, Sturl.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚢᛁᛁᛘᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
l. c.: loco citato.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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