Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Upp-næmr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 upp-næmr

adj.; as a law term, seizable, forfeitable, u. konungi, Gþl. 104, 537; fé uppnæmt konungi, K. Á. 94; þá er bú hans uppnæmt, N. G. L. i. 72; in the phrase, vera u. fyrir e-m, to be helpless, at one’s mercy, Fs. 46, Eg. 578, Fms. ii. 151, Orkn. 104.

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Runic Inscription

upp-næmr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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