Old Norse Dictionary Entry

ára-burðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 ára-burðr

m. the movement of the oars, in the phrase, vera undir áraburði e-s, to be in one’s boat, i. e. under one’s protection, esp. as regards alimentation or support, Hrafn. 30; ráðast undir áraburð e-s, to become one’s client, Ld. 140.

Similar Words

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á-auki
á-austr
á-barning
á-bati

Runic Inscription

ára-burðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
i. e.: id est.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Hrafn.: Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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