For-stjóri
Old Norse Dictionary - for-stjóri
Meaning of Old Norse word "for-stjóri"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- for-stjóri
- a, m. a ‘fore-steerer’ foreman, overseer, leader, Eg. 52, 201, 646, K. Á. 34, 224, Fms. i. 2, v. 72, vii. 238, 265, x. 311, Skálda 202.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᚢᚱ-ᛋᛏᛁᚢᚱᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- m.
- masculine.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Eg.
- Egils Saga. (D. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- K. Á.
- Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
- Skálda
- Skálda. (H. I.)