Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sæmdar-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 sæmdar-maðr

m. a man of honour, importance, distinction, Nj. 40, Fms. i. 85; s. ok fuilhugi, vii. 150, Fs. 23; hón var hæfilát ok sink, en þó s., Sturl. iii. 169, Sks. 280.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
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SAFI
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Runic Inscription

sæmdar-maðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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