Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Systrung

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 systrung

f. = systrunga; ef maðr tekr bræðrung sína eðr systrung (bræðrungu, systrungu, v. l.), N. G. L. i. 148, ii. 302; Guðrúnu systrung Oddkötlu, Sturl. 1. 132; systrung sinn(sína), K. Á. 140; hón var systrung (Cod. systrungr) hans, she (Rachel) was the systrung of him (James), Stj. 171; whereas James and Rachel would collectively be called systkina börn.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

systrung

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
Cod.: Codex.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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