Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Yfir-boði

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 yfir-boði

a, m. a superior, master, of one in authority, in plur. the authorities, Sks. 611, 612, K. Á. 224, Bs. i. 196, 233, Stj. 35, N. G. L., and passim.

Similar Words

ý-bogi
ý-drótt
ybbask
ybbinn
YDDA

Runic Inscription

yfir-boði

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.: masculine.
plur.: plural.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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