Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Um-ræða

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 um-ræða

u, f., umb-ræða, Fms. v. 207, Nj. (Lat.) 314, v. l.:—a discourse, talk, Nj. 112, Ld. 76, Fms. ii. 37, vi. 227; leggja í umræðu, to discuss, Orkn. 426; lýk ek hér umræðu (the discussion) raddarstafanna, Skálda. umræðu-verðr, adj. worthy of remark, Sturl. i. 101, Sks. 101.

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Runic Inscription

um-ræða

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
Lat: Latin.
Lat.: Latin.
n.: neuter.
s. v.: sub verbo.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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