Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Viðr-eign

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 viðr-eign

f. intercourse, management; úrigr, íllr, harðr viðreignar, ill to manage, Ld. 54, Nj. 18, Þiðr. 171, Stj. 380: an encounter, Fær. 88, Fms. viii. 158.

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

viðr-eign

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fær.: Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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