Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Umsýslu-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 umsýslu-maðr

m. an active man, a man of business; þú ert umsýslumaðr mikill ok hagr vel, Fms. i. 290, Eg. 4: a manager, steward, Sturl. ii. 145; umsýslumaðr um fé e-s, Grág. i. 336.

Similar Words

Ú-
ú-kvæði
ú-magi
ú-megð
ú-skap

Runic Inscription

umsýslu-maðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "umsýslu-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

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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