Eyrend-reki

Old Norse Dictionary - eyrend-reki

Meaning of Old Norse word "eyrend-reki"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

eyrend-reki
(örend-reki and erind-reki), a, m. [A. S. ærend-raca], a messenger, Post. 645. 27, Gþl. 12, 42, Greg. 44, Stj. 524, Barl. 52.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᚢᚱᛁᚾᛏ-ᚱᛁᚴᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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